District Attorney Jon David receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine ahead of retirement

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — District Attorney Jon David has received one of North Carolina’s highest honors as he prepares to retire after nearly three decades as a prosecutor.

Gov. Josh Stein awarded David the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, recognizing his years of service to the state.

The award was presented Thursday evening during a retirement celebration aboard the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington, where approximately 500 guests gathered to honor David…

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