If there was a Mount Rushmore of North Carolina politics, former Governor Jim Hunt would sit front and center. Find out how the paving of a road let him to politics and changed North Carolina history. He also gives some love advice after more than six decades of marriage through his personal story of hitchhiking to Iowa to make sure he spent holidays with the love of his life. He also talks candidly about his 1984 loss to Jesse Helms and whether or not the two time, two term governor could win an election in today’s political climate.
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With the speed of the local news cycle, it's easy to forget that the politicians who represent us and the influencers in our communities are more than just soundbites. North Carolina’s veteran reporter and anchor, Tim Boyum, is loosening his signature bow tie for candid conversations with these powers players from across the state. In "Tying It Together," Tim uncovers what makes these newsmakers tick, explores some of their most fascinating life stories, and helps all of us get a better grasp on the issues affecting our community.
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