Preserved order #11

In honor of former NC First Lady Dottie Martin

Timing and scope

Flags: US, US-NC · *

Solar timing uses Raleigh as the jurisdiction reference; local sunrise/sunset varies.

half staff

Oct 01, 2026 00:00 EDT → Oct 05, 2026 18:52 EDT

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Monday, October 5, in honor of former NC First Lady Dottie Martin, who served from 1985 to 1993 alongside her husband, former Governor James G. Martin.

Complete reviewed facts

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  "url": "https://www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/01/lowering-us-and-nc-flags-half-staff-honor-former-nc-first-lady-dottie-martin"
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