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North Carolina flies flags at half-staff to honor fallen firefighters on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day.

2025 is designated as the 'Year of North Carolina'. In an effort to celebrate the state's character, lawmakers decided to celebrate all existing state symbols, instead of introducing new ones this ...

The first U.S. flag, as adopted by Congress, features 13 alternating red and white stripes along with 13 stars positioned in ...

Archaeologists say an unearthed copper earring likely came from European explorers who made up part of the "Lost Colony" in Roanoke Island, North Carolina.

The First Regiment North Carolina Volunteers Flag Presentation Appearance of the Troops-Presentation and Reception Speeches Gen. Heckman's Expedition Consolidation of the Department under Gen. Foster.

United States and North Carolina flags will fly at half-staff Monday, May 5. Here's what to know about Gov. Josh Stein's half-staff flag order. Why are flags at half-staff in North Carolina?

Why are flags at half-staff in North Carolina? Stein ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, according to an April 22 news release from the state. Pope Francis died April 21.

Flags at state facilities in North Carolina will be at half-staff May 5 to honor fallen firefighters, Governor Josh Stein announced.