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Canada jays, or whiskey jacks, are bold little deer hunting pals that don’t mind getting close, if it means a piece of fat left from a hunt.

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Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt has died. The Wilson County native served the state for four terms as a Democrat, expanding the role of the governor and pushing for major education initiatives.

During his 16 years in office, he earned national acclaim for his focus on education. But losing his bid for the Senate in 1984 cost him a shot at the presidency. By Jonathan Martin James B. Hunt Jr., ...

Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt has died at the age of 88, according to his daughter Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt. "It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved daddy and ...