Four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88

Four-term North Carolina Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, a major figure in late 20th-century state politics, has died at 88. His daughter, Lt. Gov.

North Carolina's longest-serving governor dies at 88 after serving 4 terms in office

Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, who served a record 16 years and championed education, has died at 88 years old, his daughter announced.

Former North Carolina governor Jim Hunt dies at 88; family and colleagues mourn loss

Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt has died at 88 years old, his daughter, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt, announced in a Dec. 18 press release.

Stein, Cooper praise late Gov. Jim Hunt as ‘visionary,’ ‘greatest’ in NC history

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who served two terms as governor through 2024, also praised Hunt. “Not only was he the greatest Governor in North Carolina history, he brought a caring and committed purpose to everything he did, especially our children and our schools,” Cooper said in a statement.
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North Carolina Remembers Former Governor Jim Hunt Following His Passing

North Carolina's Governor Jim Hunt has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of educational and technological advancements.
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