Retired educators receive Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Four retirees of the Hoke School System received Order of the Long Leaf Pine Awards at the board of education’s recent meeting. State Rep. Garland Pierce presented awards to Queen Ester Hollingsworth-Shaw after her 41 years of service, to Donna Jackson after 31 years service, Patricia Michael, after 43 years of service and Rochelle Arrington after 31 years service. The award is the highest for state service granted by the Office of the Governor. (Contributed photos from Hoke County Schools)