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

Governor Josh Stein orders U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to fly at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. The order runs from sunrise on August 26, 2026, through sunset on September 1, 2026.

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Governor Josh Stein orders U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to fly at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. The tribute begins at sunrise on August 26, 2026, and continues through sunset on September 1, 2026.

The order applies to state facilities in North Carolina and marks a sustained public honor for Parton over several days. The schedule is clearly fixed, with the start and end anchored to sunrise and sunset on the dates named in the posting.

No additional restrictions or exceptions appear in the visible text. The alert provides a straightforward commemorative order for the full stated period.

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Last reviewed September 15, 2026