Governor Honors Veterans on Veterans Day
Governor Josh Stein presents special honors to veterans at North Carolina Central University as communities across the state mark the holiday.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Military Jobs
Governor Josh Stein presents special honors to veterans at North Carolina Central University on Veterans Day. Events across North Carolina, including NC State's Honor Run and ceremonies in Zebulon, Rolesville, Cary, Apex and Garner, mark the national holiday honoring those who have served in the U.S. military.
Why it matters
Veterans Day recognizes service members from every era, and the statewide events give residents in the Raleigh area and across North Carolina a chance to take part. The governor's induction of veterans into The Order of Long Leaf Pine highlights one of the state's most prestigious honors.
Event start times on November 11, 2026 range from 6 a.m. at NC State's Honor Run to around noon for the governor's presentation at NCCU. Attendance figures and the total number of veterans honored were not available in the source.
The players
Josh Stein
Josh Stein is the Governor of North Carolina, who holds the authority to induct residents into The Order of Long Leaf Pine, the state's most prestigious honor.
The Order of Long Leaf Pine
The Order of Long Leaf Pine is among the highest honors the North Carolina governor can bestow on citizens for distinguished service to the state.
The details
North Carolina Central University hosts a day-long Veterans Day event that includes a more-than 2 mile walk-run and care kit building for veterans experiencing homelessness. At NC State, participants could pin a veteran's picture on their shirt or write a veteran's name on their arm or hat during the Honor Run, which was joined by ROTC members and Veteran Services staff.
Timeline
6 a.m. on November 11, 2026: NC State Veterans Day Honor Run begins at the Memorial Belltower in Raleigh.
10 a.m. on November 11, 2026: Zebulon Town Hall holds its Veterans Day ceremony.
11 a.m. on November 11, 2026: Rolesville Town Hall hosts its Veterans Day celebration.
Around noon on November 11, 2026: Governor Josh Stein presents honors at North Carolina Central University.
Military Jobs Context
North Carolina's Veterans Day events sit within the annual November 11 observance that dates to the end of World War I. Each year the state's ceremonies mark continuity in honoring service members as their numbers and career paths evolve.
Residents in Raleigh, Zebulon, Rolesville, Cary, Apex and Garner can attend public ceremonies and events on Veterans Day. Participants in the NC State and NCCU events can join walk-runs and care kit drives that support veterans.
The takeaway
Veterans Day offers a practical chance for residents to recognize service members through local events, from honor runs to ceremonies and care kit drives. Taking part in these events is a direct way to support veterans in your own community.
Further reading
Explore more on Military Jobs for career context tied to service members in North Carolina.
