South Carolina Governor Orders State Capitol Flags Lowered to Half-Staff
South Carolina Governor McMaster has ordered the flags at the State Capitol to be lowered to half-staff.
Columbia, SC, November 4, 2026 — The flags flying at the State Capitol in South Carolina have been ordered to be lowered to half-staff, according to a directive issued by Governor Henry McMaster.
The specific date or time when this order took effect was not immediately available. The duration for which the flags will remain at half-staff was also not specified in the announcement.
Lowering flags to half-staff is a common protocol observed to honor the memory of individuals who have passed away, often prominent figures, or in recognition of national or state tragedies. The specific reason for Governor McMaster’s order was not provided in the initial directive.
Officials at the State Capitol typically manage the display of flags on the grounds, adhering to federal and state guidelines. The governor, as the chief executive of South Carolina, has the authority to order flags flown at half-staff as a gesture of respect or remembrance.
Further details regarding the occasion for this directive are expected to be released. The action signifies a period of mourning or solemn recognition for an unspecified event or individual.
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