While only state facilities are ordered to lower flags, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions may join in by flying flags at half-staff May 5.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered in honor of Pope Francis.

They say the flag lacks significant symbolism, which leads to some people feeling apathetic about the flag, compared to other representations of North Carolina, such as the state’s outline.

ARed Flag Warning is in effect for most of North Carolina and South Carolina through Saturday due to the increased threat of wildfires across the region.

Two students at NC State University researched history of North Carolina flag, then created possible new designs. Why they say it’s needed.

The North Carolina Supreme Court has dismissed a request by a Republican judge for a seat on its bench, declining to decide at this time whether over 60,000 ballots should be excluded from the ...

A fight broke out Saturday night after N.C. State defeated North Carolina 35-30 in Mack Brown’s final game as the Tar Heels coach. Wolfpack safety DK Kaufman took the “Tuffy” flag from one ...

All U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities have been ordered by Governor Roy Cooper to be at half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 7.

With just six games left in the 2024-25 season, NC State is looking to use the momentum from a motivated week in practice and a win over Boston College to spark it toward a late-season run to get ...

The city of Greensboro will activate white flag warming centers in response to the anticipated overnight low temperatures.

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.

United States and North Carolina flags will be flying at half-staff starting Monday, Dec. 30. Here's what to know about Gov. Roy Cooper's half-staff flag order.