On Memorial Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until noon in honor of those U.S. military members who died in service. At noon, the flag is raised to full-staff as a "symbol of ...

Wondering why U.S. and state flags are at half-mast this week? They’re to honor the late Pope Francis.. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21 at the age of 88 following a stroke that ...

Half-mast means the flag is flown two-thirds up between the top and bottom of the flagstaff. Half-staff is the term used for flags on land, particularly in the United States.

North Carolina flags will be flown at half-mast this week after President Trump and Gov. Josh Stein both issued executive orders. Here’s why and for how long.