RALEIGH, NC – Today, Governor Cooper released the below statement on the passing of former four-term North Carolina Governor Jim 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,” said Roy Cooper. “I don’t know anyone who worked harder and had a greater positive effect on the people of North Carolina than Jim Hunt. He was a great friend and mentor and I will miss him.”
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