Flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of NC Rep. MaryAnn Black

Published 8:42 am Saturday, March 28, 2020

: Rep. MaryAnn Black. NC General Assembly photo

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On Saturday morning, March 28, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Saturday, March 28 until sunset Tuesday, March 31 in honor of NC House of Representatives member MaryAnn Black, who died Thursday.

Black represented the 29th District of Durham County since 2017. She also served as a Durham County commissioner from 1990 to 2002. A private service for Rep. Black was held on Friday.

“MaryAnn Black was a strong, compassionate leader who spent her life making North Carolinians healthier and better educated. She will be sorely missed by all of us who knew her and called her friend,” stated Cooper.

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As a show of respect, individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the duration of time indicated.

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