Remembering Governor Jim Hunt: A Legend in North Carolina

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. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.