Why South Carolina Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Converse Alvah Chellis, III.
When the South Carolina Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the South Carolina Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
2026-06-18 The Governor orders that flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in honor of Converse Alvah Chellis, III, and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and lifetime of service to the State of South Carolina, including as South Carolina State Treasurer and as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. The Governor requests that the flags over state buildings and buildings of the political subdivisions of this State similarly be flown at half-staff for this purpose.
The linked archive preserves the notice because a stable original government URL was not available.
South Carolina Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Converse Alvah Chellis, III order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins June 18, 2026 and ends June 18, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this South Carolina half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the linked archive source. It preserves the notice because a stable original government page was not available.