U.S. and NC Flags to Remain at Half-Staff in Honor of Wayne County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Matthew Fishman Beginning August 5, 2022 until sunset August 9, 2022

Governor Roy Cooper is extending the half-staff order for all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities in honor of Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Matthew Fishman. Beginning today through sunset August 9, all flags are to remain at half-staff. Services for Sgt. Fishman will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9 at the University of Mount Olive’s Kornegay Arena in Dudley, North Carolina.

In tribute to his life and service, flags have been lowered in his honor since Tuesday, August 2.

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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 to regulations outlined in the U.S. Flag Code.

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