Raleigh, NC
Jun 30, 2025
Today Governor Josh Stein inducted 10 North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the state.
“These North Carolinians represent the best our state has to offer through their lifetimes of service,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to honor them for their contributions and willingness to help their neighbors.”
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine honorees are as follows:
- Alma Adams – United States Representative
- Lynn Good – Former Chief Executive Officer, Duke Energy
- Spencer Merriweather – Mecklenburg County District Attorney
- Jeff Tarte – Former North Carolina State Senator and Mayor of Cornelius
- Bishop Dwayne Walker – Former Pastor of Little Rock African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
- Carl Bailey – retired Firefighter, Charlotte Fire Department
- Jonathan Moore – Firefighter, Charlotte Fire Department
- William Costello – Firefighter, Charlotte Fire Department
- Captain Nathan Jones – Firefighter, Charlotte Fire Department
- Justin Barringer – Engineer, Charlotte Fire Department