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Gov. Stein presents Long Leaf Pine honors at Executive Mansion

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is one of North Carolina’s highest civilian honors, awarded to individuals with a proven record of extraordinary service to the state.

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VIDEO: Controversial Leader Receives Top N.C. Honor

RALEIGH — Supporters of Wake County's conservative school board majority are upset with Gov. Bev Perdue for awarding the state's top honor to a controversial civil rights leader. Rev. William Barber received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in August. Perdue presented the award to Barber after a civil rights group in Durham recommended him.

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Gov. Stein presents Long Leaf Pine honors at Executive Mansion

VIDEO: Controversial Leader Receives Top N.C. Honor

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