Nearly a century ago, our state's new governor was a widower. So his daughter stepped in to a big role.
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The 1950s: The Squire of Haw River
How a dairy farmer from Alamance County ascended the political ladder to become governor, then senator — never forgetting his rural roots along the way.
A Special Resource for Teachers of North Carolina History
Governor Jim Hunt wrote a special message to North Carolina history teachers encouraging them to use Our State’s "50 Moments that Made NC" piece as a teaching tool in their classrooms, complete with a free PDF download.
NC Governor’s Mansion in Asheville
On top of a mountain in Asheville, the Governor’s Western Residence has been a hideaway for 11 administrations and hundreds of civic groups. We’ll bet that you never knew it was here.
