Why are flags at half-staff in North Carolina today?
Governor Stein orders flags to half-staff for Dottie Martin
Governor Josh Stein orders U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff in honor of former North Carolina First Lady Dottie Martin. The order is effective on October 1, 2026.
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Governor Josh Stein orders 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. Her service is recognized for using her platform to protect young people from sexual violence and alcohol and drug misuse and to beautify North Carolina.
The order takes effect on October 1, 2026. The visible text does not include an ending time or date, so the duration cannot be stated more precisely from the provided source text.
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