Governor Josh Stein orders flags to half-staff for Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes

All U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities are ordered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset Friday, October 9, in honor of Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes.

October 9, 2026 at 7:17 AM EDT — October 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM EDT North Carolina · jurisdictionOfficial source

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Flags are lowered at state facilities from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 9. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the same indicated duration (participation is encouraged beyond the state facilities mandate).

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Record updated October 27, 2026