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

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

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Governor Josh Stein directed that all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton.

The advisory says the order is issued by the North Carolina Department of Administration and attributes the directive to Governor Josh Stein. It states that the lowering is in honor of country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday.

The order applies from sunrise on August 26, 2026 through sunset on September 1, 2026. The source describes the coverage as “all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities.”

The notice also includes a statement from Governor Stein recognizing Parton’s impact through her music, philanthropy, and work promoting tolerance, and notes that North Carolina flag announcements are issued in accordance with U.S. Flag Code regulations.

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026