Cherokee County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

WNC AgOptions Grant Information Sessions: Grow Your Farm Business

Published - July 10, 2026 Read

Sewing projects displayed - to be made in the make and take series.

Sewing Make & Take Series

Published - July 9, 2026 Read

Use Your Backyard Cucumber Bounty: a basket of cucumbers

Beyond the Pickle Jar: Creative Ways to Use Your Backyard Cucumber Bounty

Published - July 8, 2026 Read

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Digital Skills NC Digital Futures Program

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News From Cherokee County Center

Update on Cyclosporiasis Cases and Information

Published - July 17, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety

MyChart Heath Portal Training at Hiwassee Dam

Published - June 26, 2026

Family photos levitate off of a smartphone and are sucked into a giant brain.

Is Facebook Scanning Your Camera Roll ?

Published - June 26, 2026

4-H Sew Happy to Learn to Sew Day Camp, sewing machine and needle graphics

4-H Sew Happy to Learn to Sew, Register Soon!

Published - June 26, 2026

Junior & Senior Cherokee County Horse Bowl Team at State Competition.

Cherokee County 4-H Clubs Meeting Times

Published - June 26, 2026

Youth showing the medals and ribbons they won.

Local 4-H Members Bring Home the Gold at 4-H District Presentations

Published - June 26, 2026

Local 4-H Horse Club Members Attend West District 4-H Horse Clinic

Published - June 25, 2026

Get Ready for Local Food Bingo!

Published - June 22, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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SEWING ECA: Open Sew Friday | Jul 24 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

Jul 27

Technology Help Drop in for Seniors Monday | Jul 27 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM Penland Senior Center, 69 Alpine St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

Jul 27

West District 4-H Horse Council Meeting-Not meeting this Month Monday | Jul 27 | 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM Zoom

Jul 28

Murphy on the Move Tuesday | Jul 28 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

Jul 28

Computer Basics Tuesday | Jul 28 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM 40 Peachtree St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

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News From NC State Extension

2026 Apple Maturity Program [7.21.26]

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 22, 2026

Published - July 22, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

Signs and symptoms of bitter rot on 'Rome Beauty' Apple fruit.

Apple Disease Update: Week of July 21, 2026

Published - July 21, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Apple orchard with orange insect trap in trees

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 16, 2026

Published - July 16, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

Image showing a closed receiving window with the words "PDIC Temporary Closure Alerts" written over it.

PDIC Power Outage 7/21/26

Published - July 16, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

Black rot on the calyx end of a 'Gala' apple

Apple Disease Update: Week of July 12, 2026

Published - July 13, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest

Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 8, 2026

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff

Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food

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