RICHMOND, VA (Rocktown Now) — Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued a flag order for United States and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff today, Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Governor Spanberger said that this is in in memory and respect of former U.S. Congressman Dr. George William Whitehurst, who represented Virginia’s second congressional district from 1969 to 1987.

“Before his congressional career, Congressman Whitehurst answered the call to serve as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. Throughout his nine terms in Congress, he was a tireless advocate for our service members, veterans, and their families — and a respected voice for the communities of Hampton Roads. Beyond the halls of Congress, Congressman Whitehurst devoted much of his life to higher education, serving as a professor and Dean of students at Old Dominion University and inspiring generations of students to pursue lives of purpose, civic engagement, and service to others,” said Spanberger.

Spanberger continued by saying that Congressman Whitehurst’s service and steadfast devotion to the Commonwealth helped lay the foundation for the Virginia we know today.

“His legacy will endure as a testament to the power of principled leadership to shape a stronger future for all Virginians.”

Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset.