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Remembering Governor Jim Hunt: A Legend in North Carolina

Remembering Governor Jim Hunt: A Legend in North Carolina

Update: 2025-12-19
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North Carolinas longest-serving governor, Jim Hunt, passed away at 88. Known for his sixteen-year tenure, Hunt, a rural upbringing advocate, created the Smart Start early childhood education program. He promoted inclusivity, appointing Brenda Pollard as a banking commissioner in 1996. The Hunt Institute affirms his legacy in education, shaping generations.

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Remembering Governor Jim Hunt: A Legend in North Carolina

Remembering Governor Jim Hunt: A Legend in North Carolina