Josh Stein order flags to lower to honor Major General Joseph McNeil

NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of civil rights activist Major General Joseph McNeil.

It will be lowered sunrise to sunset on Saturday, September 13th.

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the duration of time indicated.