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Home & Family
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Teens' Journey to Adulthood Changed Dramatically in March
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Virtual Opportunities “STEM” Summer Learning Loss
How can you address the increasingly prevalent phenomena of summer learning loss? According to a Fairchild & Baulay 2002 …
Congratulations 2020 4-H Graduates
One thing is certain in these very uncertain times, 4-H has some great members moving on into adulthood and …
Public Speaking 2020
2020 DAD winners Mackenzie Roche – Bronze Suzy Brito – Gold -> STATE Cameron Hanna – Silver Matthew Kerley – Gold -> STATE Important …
Insects Are Around - What's Bugging You?
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Make Sure You Count
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Lee County 4-H Announces Winners
Sadly we were not able to have our 2019 Recognition Banquet for our 4-H members’ achievements last year. Instead, …
Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
Resources to assist you during the Coronavirus COVID-19: Website: NC State University COVID-19 Resources Description: The following resources provide best practices for preparing …
Lee County Center Covid-19 Information
Due to precautions related to Covid-19, we are operating with a limited staff in the office during regular business …
“Working” Together Begins Today
Is it important to arrive on time for work or be trusted by your employer to do your job …
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Imagine you are walking in the woods and you encounter something frightening, perhaps a bear. Immediately the hypothalamus sends …
Young Commissioners: "A Family Full of Laughter and Success"
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Drugs and Youth Trends in North Carolina Counties
As a parent and in my work with young people I believe it is important to stay up to …
Improving Our Lives for the Better
Another Thanksgiving is behind us and as we think about what Thanksgiving means we start to realize what we …
Farm City Week Contest Results
Creative expression is important for our emotional & psychological well-being. 4-H offers opportunities to share creative work. This year J. Glenn Edwards and Lee …
I Am Thankful for Electricity, Open Windows, and Turkey
I am thankful for fall, my electric blanket, my gas fireplace, and my fire pit. This is the time …
Two Words, Eight Letters
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