Wondering why flags are at half‑staff in Virginia today? Here’s what the order honors, how long it lasts and what to know.

In an official order dated May 1, the governor directed that U.S. and Virginia state flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings on Monday, May 4. The order honors Dr. Cerina Wanzer ...

Flags will be lowered June 5, 2026, the day Deputy Utt will be laid to rest.

VIRGINIA, USA — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday ordered flags across the Commonwealth to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. In an ...

RICHMOND, Va., (WAVY) — Flags in Virginia are ordered to be at half-staff on May 15 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. “Virginia’s law enforcement officers devote their careers to protecting ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued an order on Feb. 24, to fly flags at half-staff in memory of Virginia Delegate Barry D. Knight. The directive applies to the ...

Gov. Abigail Spanberger directed U.S. and Virginia state flags to be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings from sunrise to sunset on May 4. Virginia flags flew at half-staff Monday to ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday ordered flags across the Commonwealth to be lowered to half-staff in honor Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, who was shot and killed by a gunman on Old ...