Joanne Schart and Joan Miller, Volunteers at the Donation Station

Nourishing Cherokee County: The Donation Station Returns to Murphy Farmers Market

Published - April 1, 2026 Read
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Enroll or Re-Enroll in 4-H for 2026

Published - March 30, 2026 Read
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Volunteer for 4-H in 2026

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News From Cherokee County Center

Junior & Senior Cherokee County Horse Bowl Team at State Competition.
Cherokee County 4-H Horse Club Competes at State

Published - March 30, 2026

PennState Extesion - Virtual Live Webinar - Data Centers: Agriculture Meets Hyperscale AI - Tuesday April 21st at 1 PM EST
Data Centers: Agriculture Meets Hyperscale AI (Virtual)

Published - March 30, 2026

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Digital Clutter

Published - March 30, 2026

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Tech Drop In Assistance at Hiwassee Dam

Published - March 27, 2026

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AI Sandbox at Murphy Public Library: Spreadsheets

Published - March 26, 2026

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Be Aware: Fraud & Scams at Peachtree

Published - March 26, 2026

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Shaping Security with Passwords & Passkeys

Published - March 26, 2026

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Tech Resources for Plant Identification

Published - March 26, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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Technology Help Drop in for Seniors at Hiwassee Dam Wednesday | Apr 01 | 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM Hiwassee Dam Senior Satellite, 7829 NC-294, Murphy, NC 28906, USA
Technology Help Drop in for Seniors Monday | Apr 06 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM Penland Senior Center, 69 Alpine St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA
Beekeeper's Assoc. Mtg. Monday | Apr 06 | 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA
Tech Resources for Plant Identification Tuesday | Apr 07 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA
Bunnies, Bovines, Bees,& Birds 4-H Club Tuesday | Apr 07 | 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM 699 Conaheeta Street, Murphy, NC
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News From NC State Extension

State 4-H Officers, wearing their official green jacket attire, posed together for a group photo at the NC 4-H booth of the 2025 N.C. State Fair.
Journey as a Teen Leader: 2026-2027 NC 4-H State Officer Applications are Open!

Published - March 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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2026 Apple Disease Update: Bloom

Published - March 31, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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March 30-April 3, 2026: Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - March 29, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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March 27, 2026: Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - March 26, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Apply Now to Host International Youth through 4-H!

Published - March 24, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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2026 Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Apple phenology stages of tight cluster and pink
2026 Apple Disease Update: Tight Cluster and Pink Bud

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - March 23, 2026

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Gala apple blossom with no visible injury to the pistil. This would be categorized as a viable blossom. Photo by Tom Kon, NC State.
Assessing apple bud damage following an advective freeze

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Dr. Jim Clark stands with Governor Josh Stein during his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the governor’s mansion.
Jim Clark Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Published - March 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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