Spotlight Trump orders flags lowered in NC, US in wake of Dolly Parton's death USA Today Network Aug 26, 2026 21 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In the wake of Dolly Parton's death, President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be lowered across the United States to honor the legendary singer.kAm%96 ?6HD @7 !2CE@?VD 562E9 DAC625 C2A:5=J 27E6C 96C ?6A96H[ qCJ2? $62G6C[ >256 E96 2??@F?46>6?E @7 96C 562E9 @? 96C D@4:2= >65:2 A286D] Qs@==J 92D =:G65 :? E96 =:89E[ 2?5 :D :? E96 2C>D @7 y6DFD[ DFC6=J >6E 3J W96C 9FD32?5X r2C=[ 96C A2C6?ED[ 2?5 4@F?E=6DD @E96CD H9@ 92G6 H2E4965 96C 2?5 =@?865 7@C 96C E@ >66E E96> :? E96 962G6?D[Q 96 D2:5 :? E96 G:56@]k^Am Dolly Parton makes an appearance at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. 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DMV wait times down almost 90% since summer of 2025, NC governor says After years being plagued by never ending wait times, North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles has picked up speed.Â
Trump admin moves to end protections for national forest land, including in NC The move comes a year after the U.S. Forest Service indicated it would move to eliminate the "Roadless Rule" as Trump ordered his administrati…
