Roy Williams becomes member of Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society

Posted Dec 20, 2024
Gov. Roy Cooper honored retired UNC basketball coaching legend, Roy Williams with a membership to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society. The award is the state's highest civilian honor. In his speech, Williams had some special words for the person who's been with him more than 50 years, his wife. Wanda. "She's been the rock for our entire family." (WTVD)

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