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Publication: 2026-10-24 · Retrieved: Oct 29, 2026 08:32 PDT

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Search AddToAny share buttons Share to: Raleigh, NC Oct 24, 2026 Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset Sunday, October 25, in honor of Cherokee Indian Police Detective Jeff Smith, who died while performing his duties Friday afternoon. Statement from Governor Stein Detective Jeff Smith died serving his neighbors and protecting them from harm. Let us join the Cherokee community in mourning his loss. Flags across North Carolina will be lowered tomorrow in his honor. May his memory be a blessing. Join us Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the duration of time indicated. Background North Carolina flag announcements are issued in accordance with regulations outlined in the U.S. Flag Code . Click for the NC State Government Flag Guide . Sign up for the North Carolina Flag Alert list. Related Topics: Flag Alerts Contact Julia Hegele (919) 422-8814