Christine Barrier holds the certificate for the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Extension director Tracy LeCompte and Cabarrus Commissioner Larry Pittman made the formal presentation.

Retiring Concord Police Officer Angie Linker holds the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in this photo taken last week with Mayor Bill Dusch, left, and CPD Chief Jimmy Hughes.

Ben not only deserves The Governor’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine, he has truly “earned” it. “Ben really deserved the long leaf recognition," said Nick Carrington.

After recording and championing a wave of innovators like the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Feufollet to Bon Soir Catin and the Pine Leaf Boys, Valcour’s production of A Tribute to the King of Zydeco ...

Big Easy Cruise will bring New Orleans legends Trombone Shorty, Cyril Neville, George Porter Jr., and many more on board in January 2026.

The Pine Leaf Boys are one of south Louisiana's premiere Cajun bands, featuring the legendary accordion playing of Wilson Savoy. (COURTESY PHOTO) BROWNFIELD, Maine — A Cajun & Swing Dinner and Dance ...

Over the next several years, Cedric performed French music in 17 countries and on 7 full-length albums with various groups, including the Pine Leaf Boys, Corey Ledet, Les Amis Creole with Ed ...