WV State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Governor Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton, the iconic country music legend, singer, songwriter, and philanthropist who died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. Parton was celebrated for her extraordinary talent, generosity, and compassion that touched millions of lives, as well as her significant philanthropic contributions, including her Imagination Library which provided free books to children across West Virginia and beyond. States including West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky joined in honoring her memory with half-staff flags beginning on August 25, 2026.
Flag protocol
Hoist the flag to the peak and lower it to the half-staff position; raise it to the peak again before lowering for the day.
Source: news.google.com
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.