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Biography. Jim Hunt is the former four-term Democratic governor of North Carolina and a former lieutenant governor. Early life. James Baxter Hunt Jr. was born in Greensboro on May 16, 1937, to James Sr. and Elsie Brame Hunt. His father was a soil conservation officer and his mother was a high school English teacher.
Jan 9, 1993 · James Baxter Hunt Jr. (born May 16, 1937) is an American politician and retired attorney who was the 69th and 71st governor of North Carolina (1977–1985, and 1993–2001). He is the longest-serving governor in the state's history. Quick Facts 69th and 71st Governor of North Carolina, Lieutenant ... Close.
Apr 17, 2015 · The new WRAL Documentary “State of Mine: The Jim Hunt Story” is a one-hour documentary examining Hunt’s life and legacy. The program, narrated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, airs Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. “State of Mine: The Jim Hunt Story” begins with Hunt’s childhood on a farm in rural Wilson County.
Jun 8, 2015 · Hunt’s first experiences working in education policy came in 1973, when he became Lieutenant Governor and the state’s highest-ranking Democrat.
Mar 1, 2022 · watch · 2:06. Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt is stepping down as chair of the non-profit Hunt Institute. Hunt, 84, will continue to serve as chair emeritus of the board, according to a...
Biography. Jim Hunt is the former four-term Democratic governor of North Carolina and a former lieutenant governor. Early life. James Baxter Hunt Jr. was born in Greensboro on May 16, 1937, to James Sr. and Elsie Brame Hunt. His father was a soil conservation officer and his mother was a high school English teacher.
Mar 6, 2013 · The nation’s first “education governor,” Hunt is a nationally recognized leader in education, and he has been at the forefront of state and national education reform. He served an historic four terms as governor of North Carolina, and early childhood education was a primary focus of his agenda.