Jereann King Johnson is congratulated by Gov. Roy Cooper after he awarded her the Old North State Award.

Gov. Roy Cooper congratulates Warren County resident Jereann King, who received the Old North State Award from Cooper on Feb. 15, 2018

Warren County textile and cultural heritage specialist Jereann King Johnson was among 15 North Carolinians honored on Feb. 15 by Gov. Roy Cooper with the Old North State Award for their efforts to preserve African-American heritage and culture.

“Our celebration of African-American culture and heritage would not be possible without the work … See more
— with Heritage Quilters Giving Circle, Inc.