Coverage dated December 18, 2025

Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr. dies at 88

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Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr., a four-term governor and longtime advocate for education and economic development, has died, according to statements from his family and state officials. Hunt’s death was announced on Thursday by his family and state leaders.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88 (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    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. Rachel Hunt, announced his passing on Thursday. Hunt was known as a pioneer "education governor," serving 16 years as North Carolina transitioned to a high-te…

  2. Fox News

    North Carolina's longest-serving governor dies at 88 after serving 4 terms in office (opens Fox News)

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    Former Gov. Jim Hunt, who transformed North Carolina education during his 16-year service, died at 88 with tributes pouring in from political leaders across the state.

  3. BNO News

    Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr. dies at 88 (opens BNO News)

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    Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr., a four-term governor and longtime advocate for education and economic development, has died, according to statements from his family and state officials. Hunt’s death was announced on Thursday by his family and state leaders.

  4. CNN

    Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88 (opens CNN)

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    Four-term North Carolina Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88, his daughter Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announced.

  5. New York Post

    Jim Hunt, four-term North Carolina gov and leader in education reform, dead at 88 (opens New York Post)

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    Four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt has died Thursday at the age of 88.

  6. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Former NC Governor Jim Hunt dies at 88 (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    Former NC Governor Jim Hunt has died at 88, according to his daughter Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt.

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