North Carolina Democratic powerbroker Bennett dies at 97
PFAFFTOWN, N.C. (AP) ” A powerbroker in North Carolina Democratic politics for 40 years who helped guide the elected careers of former Govs. Terry Sanford and Jim Hunt while pressing a forward-thinking mantra among state leaders has died.Bert Bennett Jr. died Monday at age 97 at his Pfafftown home from natural causes, Salem Funerals & Cremations manager Mosby Vogler said Tuesday.Bennett, a Winston-Salem native and partner in the family’s service station and oil business, […]
