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 be flown at half-staff in honor of former NC First Lady Dottie Martin. The order begins immediately on October 1, 2026, and continues until sunset on Monday, October 5.

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Governor Josh Stein orders all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff in honor of former North Carolina First Lady Dottie Martin, who served from 1985 to 1993 alongside her husband, former Governor James G. Martin.

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

This is a specific memorial flag order tied to Martin’s service as first lady. The schedule is fixed, ending at sunset on October 5.

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Last reviewed October 5, 2026