Source: WRAL, 12/28/20

Marc Basnight, a Democrat who who led the state Senate for a record 18 years and was considered among the most powerful politicians in North Carolina, died Monday. He was 73. "North Carolina lost a giant today with the passing of my friend, Sen. Marc Basnight," Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement. "His positive influence on our public universities, transportation, environment and more will be felt for decades. A man of great power and influence, his humble, common touch made everyone he met feel special, whether pouring them a glass of tea...

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