Cherokee County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

It's Not Too Late to Play Local Food Bingo in Cherokee County!

Published - August 31, 2026 Read

Local 4-Hers are Big Winners in State 4-H Horse Contest

Published - August 24, 2026 Read

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

Cherokee County 4-H Clubs Meeting Times; Enrollment Is Open Year-Round

Published - August 24, 2026 Read

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Digital Skills NC Digital Futures Program

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News From Cherokee County Center

4-H Sewing Day Camp Participants "Learn by Doing

Published - August 24, 2026

A team of youth holding ribbons after winning a competition.

Local 4-H Member Competing with the NC State 4-H Horse Bowl Team

Published - August 24, 2026

Preserving the Harvest: Inside Cherokee County’s Pressure Canning Workshop

Published - August 24, 2026

Large group of NC 4-H'ers with their awards for the Southern Regional Contests

2026 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Educational Contest Results

Published - August 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

Canva Design School is Open

Published - August 14, 2026

Online AI sessions Designed for Older Adults

Published - August 14, 2026

Vignette of a rhododendron blossom in Cherokee County North Carolina.

Internet Resources for Plant ID at the Andrews Garden Club

Published - August 14, 2026

SPAM Email from a Business Perspective

Published - August 11, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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Friday | Sep 11 | 1:00 PM — 3:30 PM 699 Connahetta Street, Murphy, NC 28906

Sep 14

Technology Help Drop in for Seniors Monday | Sep 14 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM Penland Senior Center, 69 Alpine St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

Sep 15

Murphy on the Move Tuesday | Sep 15 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

Sep 17

Murphy on the Move Thursday | Sep 17 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA

Sep 18

Sewing Make & Take: Thread Catcher

Friday | Sep 18 | 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM 699 Connahetta Street, Murphy, NC 28906

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News From NC State Extension

2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.08.26]

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm

*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food

Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.

2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Sticky card trap with brown marmorated stink bugs and other insects on it

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 1, 2026

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.01.26]

Published - September 3, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.

Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

A young woman wearing a green blazer stands next to a woman wearing a white blazer who is holding an award plaque.

North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.25.26]

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

The online project record system displayed on a laptop showing the North Carolina 4-H project record Kaleidoscope homepage.

Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 26, 2026

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

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