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This week, Democratic Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order to "evaluate the current governance structure of the University of North Carolina System and of each constituent.
Former state Senator Marc Basnight, an Outer Banks Democrat who became one of North Carolina's most powerful leaders while serving a record 18 years as
Gov. Cooper also issued the following statement after learning of Sen. Basnight s passing: North Carolina lost a giant today with the passing of my friend, Senator Marc Basnight. 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 in his restaurant or sharing a pack of nabs at a country store. He believed in North Carolina and its people, and our state is stronger because of him. Our prayers are with Vicki, Caroline and the whole family.
Former state Senator Marc Basnight died Monday at age 73. File photo
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Former state Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight, a Manteo native and the coastal region’s champion throughout a storied legislative career, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. He was 73.
A private burial service was held for the family due to COVID-19. A memorial will be held when its safe to gather together to celebrate his life and love for our state. His obituary is on Twiford Funeral Homes Outer Banks website.
Basnight was first elected in 1985 to represent Senate District 1, which today includes Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington.