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Home & Family
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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Farm-City Week Activities
Join city and country folk as we celebrate our annual Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week in Lee County is November …
Strong Families and Powerful Communities
“Like many states, North Carolina faces an opioid crisis that has rapidly intensified in recent years.” The NC Medical …
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The evenings are becoming cooler and hunting season approaches as my son keeps reminding me. His bow fund (a …
Lee County 4-H Young Commissioner to compete at 4-H State Public Speaking Competition
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More Than Meets the Eye
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Summer Learning Loss
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Recently while cleaning out the attic I found a file box of memorabilia from middle and high school. In …
Public Speaking
For many years 4-H has encouraged millions of youth around the world to become proficient at public speaking. This communication …
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During a recent conference, someone posed an interesting question to me. Could the rise in mental health diagnoses be …
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There are several programs that help people access food, but the largest federal program is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
Grilling and Barbecue Safety
With the weather warming up, many people are heading outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, and getting their grills ready for …
Teach Your Children to Eat Healthy by Teaching Them to Cook
The leisure of summertime has ended, and now it is time, once again, to get back into a routine …
Sanford Farmers' Market at the McSwain Center
The Sanford Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. at the McSwain Center, 2420 …
Out With the Old!
We may think of spring as the time for cleaning, but right now is the time to find some …
Very Important Parents Curriculum Training Registration Now Open
Professionals working with young or teen parents can now register for the Very Important Parents Curriculum Training to grow and …
Harvest Sales, Fall Festivals and Cook-Offs
A cornucopia of homecomings, chicken stew and pancake suppers, spaghetti dinners, bake sales, bazaars and festivals all mark the …
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