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

Governor Josh Stein ordered U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, October 9, in honor of Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the same period.

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Coverage is limited to U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities. The email also encourages individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions to fly flags at half-staff for the same duration.

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Record updated October 9, 2026