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Extension Impact Report 2025

Published - October 26, 2026 Read

Never Miss an Event: How to View and Register for Cherokee County Extension Programs

Published - October 20, 2026 Read

Our "Sock" It to Them 4-H Fundraiser is Back with More to Offer!

Published - October 27, 2026 Read

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News From Cherokee County Center

Registration Opens November 2 for the 2026 4-H Holiday Workshop

Published - October 27, 2026

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Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season

Published - October 26, 2026

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Updated November Schedule at Penland Senior

Published - October 26, 2026

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West District 4-H Volunteer Fall Training Day 2026!

Published - October 26, 2026

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Beyond the Deficit Narrative

Published - October 26, 2026

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Podcast Will Have a New Format

Published - October 24, 2026

DIY Spice Mix Workshop!

Published - October 21, 2026

Pesticide Disposal Day 2026

Published - October 1, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Oct 28

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Technology Help Drop in for Seniors at Hiwassee Dam Wednesday | Oct 28 | 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM Hiwassee Dam Senior Satellite, 7829 NC-294, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

Oct 29

Murphy on the Move Thursday | Oct 29 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

Nov 01

Extension E-News Sunday | Nov 01 | All Day

Nov 02

Beekeeper's Assoc. Mtg. Monday | Nov 02 | 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

Nov 03

Murphy on the Move Tuesday | Nov 03 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

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News From NC State Extension

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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 27, 2026

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.

4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Updates on the transition to the new Plant Disease and Insect Clinic system

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

Food Safety and Apples

Published - October 22, 2026

From: Food Safety

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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 19, 2026

Published - October 20, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

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Local Food Infrastructures in Extension: Union County

Published - October 19, 2026

From: Local Food

2026 Apple Maturity Program [10.13.26]

Published - October 16, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

Destructive Jumping Earthworms

Published - October 14, 2026

From: Gardening

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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 12, 2026

Published - October 13, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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