Make Sure You Count
Welcome to 2020! While the new decade has been a tad chaotic with current events, one thing that happens …
Home & Family
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"
Written by Suzy Brito On June 29, 2017, I found myself sitting at a venue amongst some of my fellow …
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
Two words. Eight letters. Thank you. November is the month for the special time of Thanksgiving. Many people grew …
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 …
Shooting Sports and Leadership
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
Angel Uy, Lee County 4-H Young Commissioner, attended the South Central 4-H District Public Speaking Competition on Friday, June …
More Than Meets the Eye
The homemade costumes are striking as bright and bold colored fabrics swirl around these young and smiling faces on …
Summer Learning Loss
As the world is greening up our thoughts are turning to summer and summer vacation. Programs all around Lee …
Lasting Memories and Motivation Through Recognition
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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4-H Up Next
- Enroll NOW!!! for 4-H 2020
- Lee County 4-H Embryology Program
- Lee County 4-H T-shirt order form
- Summer Fun Camp Information
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Family Life
- Healthy Homes
- Home Energy Conservation
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium
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- Center for Universal Design
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
- Opioid Prevention - Empowering Youth and Families
- USDA Rural Development
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