{"id":3297,"date":"2026-07-14T23:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T23:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=3297"},"modified":"2026-07-14T23:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T23:35:18","slug":"why-are-nc-flags-at-half-staff-this-week-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=3297","title":{"rendered":"Why are NC flags at half-staff this week? Here\u2019s what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"summary\">AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article280707640.html\">Read our AI Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All North Carolina flags will fly at half-staff through Saturday in honor of Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina senator who died unexpectedly this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=3296\">Mecklenburg Co. reports 18 cyclosporiasis cases as illness spreads in US<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On Monday, July 13, Gov. Josh Stein ordered flags lowered to half-staff effective immediately through sunset Saturday, July 18.<\/p>\n<p>Graham, 71, was one of the most influential members of congress, serving in the Senate since 2003. The preliminary cause of death was a tear in the aorta, the body\u2019s main artery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article316480402.html?taid=6a550bace6707b000101cf60&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">The State<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLindsey Graham was a dedicated public servant and friend,\u201d said U.S. Sen. Ted Budd <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenTedBudd\/posts\/lindsey-graham-was-a-dedicated-public-servant-and-friend-as-an-unapologetic-cham\/1588395475978634\/\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">on social media<\/a>. \u201cAs an unapologetic champion for America and our allies, his loss will be felt immensely in the Senate and around the world. My prayers are with his family and loved ones as they mourn this tremendous loss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Thom Tillis <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SenThomTillis\/status\/2076260046791475592\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">called Graham<\/a> \u201ca lifelong public servant, a tireless champion for South Carolina, and an outspoken advocate for America\u2019s role in protecting freedom throughout the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Flags can be ordered lowered by the North Carolina Governor at state buildings and by a Presidential proclamation, which affects federal buildings, grounds and naval vessels.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=3294\">\u2018Carefully restored\u2019 1970s\u2019 Charlotte \u2018showcase\u2019 home for sale for $1.3 million<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt no time shall an order be given that would result in the flag of the state of North Carolina being displayed in a manner inconsistent with the various policies governing the display of both the United States and North Carolina flags,\u201d according to the flag code.<\/p>\n<p>Stein previously ordered flags lowered to half-staff for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/asked-and-answered\/article314993200.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">state trooper killed<\/a> in a crash and after a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/asked-and-answered\/article315274336.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\"> state representative died<\/a> from cancer, The N&amp;O reported.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to somber remembrances, the flags can be lowered for some holiday observances like:<\/p>\n<p><i>Portions of this story were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/asked-and-answered\/article315826960.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">previously reported<\/a> by The News &amp; Observer.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"summary gray\">This story was originally published <span class=\"inline-block\">July 13, 2026 at 1:44 PM<!-- --><\/span><span> with the headline <a class=\"origin-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/asked-and-answered\/article316490169.html\"> &#8220;Why are NC flags at half-staff this week? Here\u2019s what to know.&#8221; <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=3292\">Charlotte making plans to extend curfew amid \u2018teen takeover\u2019 concerns<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Carolina flags to fly at half-staff Monday, July 13 through sunset Saturday, July 18 to honor South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham who died at 71.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":508,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-read-todays-edition"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why are NC flags at half-staff this week? 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