Why South Carolina Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Officer Don “DJ” Keller.
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
2026-05-17 The Governor orders that the flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in tribute to Officer Don “DJ” Keller of the Greenwood Police Department and in honor of his selfless service and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. 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 Officer Don “DJ” Keller order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins May 17, 2026 and ends May 17, 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.