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Governor Josh Stein honors former NC First Lady Dottie Martin

Governor Josh Stein ordered 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.

October 1, 2026, effective immediately — October 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT North Carolina · jurisdictionOfficial source

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Flags at state facilities are ordered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Monday, October 5. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the duration indicated. Services are scheduled for Saturday, October 3, with visitation Friday evening; these funeral details do not change the flag order.

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About the person honored

Dottie Martin

Dorothy McAulay “Dottie” Martin was the former First Lady of North Carolina and the wife of Governor James G. Martin. As First Lady, she was remembered for work on education, substance abuse, spouse abuse, child abuse, and child welfare in North Carolina.

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North Carolina Department of Administration

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