Governor Josh Stein orders flags to half-staff for former NC First Lady Dottie Martin

Governor Josh Stein orders all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to fly at half-staff in honor of former North Carolina First Lady Dottie Martin. Martin served from 1985 to 1993 alongside her husband, former Governor James G. Martin, and the flag order recognizes her role in that period of public service.

The lowering begins immediately on October 1, 2026, and continues through sunset on Monday, October 5, 2026. The order applies to state facilities across North Carolina.

This is a fixed-duration state directive tied to a named honoree. No broader end condition is indicated beyond the stated sunset deadline.