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Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, October 30, 2023, to honor the victims of the tragedy in Lewiston, Maine.

In honor of North Carolina’s steadfast commitment to supporting the State of Israel and in remembrance of the thousands of dead innocent civilians, Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Thursday, October 19.Statement from Governor Cooper

All U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities are to remain at half-staff until sunset today, October 5 in honor of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein who passed away on Thursday, September 28. Representing the state of California since 1992, Feinstein broke many barriers during her political career.

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until interment for U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein who passed away on Thursday, September 28. Representing the state of California since 1992, Feinstein broke many barriers during her political career.

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, September 19 in honor of Forsyth County Deputy Auston Smith Reudelhuber who died in the line of duty on Saturday, September 9.

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Saturday, September 16 in honor of former North Carolina Senator Lauch Faircloth who passed away at age 95 on Thursday, September 14. A native of Salemburg, North Carolina, Faircloth served as a member of the state Highway Commission, then Secretary of Commerce before serving in the U.S. Senate from 1993 to 1999.Funeral services for Faircloth are not yet known.  

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 11, in tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance."We all remember where we were and what we were doing when this tragedy occurred,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “Our hearts are with those who lost loved ones on 9/11, and we are grateful for the courageous first responders who made sacrifices to save others.”

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Tuesday, August 15 in honor of former North Carolina House of Representative E. Graham Bell, Sr. who passed away on Friday, August 11. A native of Gastonia, North Carolina, Bell served as a member of the Gaston County Commissioners and five terms in the NC House of Representatives beginning in 1973.Funeral services for Bell will be held today in Gastonia. 

In tribute to the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff from sunrise until 12 noon on Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day. Statement from Governor Cooper“This Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have lost their lives in the defense and service of our country. I am grateful for the countless sacrifices that they, along with their surrounding friends and families have made for us.”

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 15 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year on May 15, this special day recognizes the many men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty.Statement from Governor Roy Cooper