Governor Josh Stein orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

Governor Josh Stein issued a half-staff flag order in North Carolina in honor of country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton.

The announcement states that all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities are to be lowered to half-staff. It also notes that individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the same period.

The source says the order begins at sunrise on August 26, 2026, and continues through sunset on September 1, 2026. The order applies to state facilities; the source does not narrow it to named counties, cities, or a smaller set of facilities.

The page identifies Parton as a singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, and says her Imagination Library has provided more than 300 million free books to children since 1995.