SC State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Michael Wade Hendricks
September 16, 2026
The Governor of South Carolina has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in honor of Deputy Michael Wade Hendricks of the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Hendricks made the supreme sacrifice while in the line of duty, killed in a vehicle collision on September 9, 2026. This observance recognizes his selfless service and dedication to protecting his community.
Flag protocol
Flags are to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Deputy Michael Wade Hendricks and his service to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.
Source: sc.gov