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"Netiquette" Matters More Than Ever

Imagine that you are talking to a friend or acquaintance. Part of making a good impression is being cordial. Like having good manners at the dinner table, being polite has advantages. Being courteous…

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Senior Planet Is Coming to Cherokee County

All across the country, older adults are utilizing technology more than ever before. Through partnering with Senior Planet’s licensing program, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center…

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Digital Coupon Tools Lecture

An introductory lecture about digital coupon tools and retailer shopping applicationsLearn about different types of digital coupons, and how they work. We will cover websites, apps, browser…

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Outdoor Adventure Apps

A lecture considering the features and benefits of mobile apps for hiking, camping, nature identification, fishing and hunting.Please join us for the session on Wednesday April 23rd at 2 p.m. Secure…

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Introduction to Estate Planning Tools

A brief and simple explanation of some document types related to estate planning.Introduction to online tools for estate planning, common components of some plans, and definitions of jargon. This…

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Spring Cleaning 2025

Have you ever considered what happens to data once its original purpose has been fulfilled? It would perhaps be best if there was an expiration date, like the one on the now solidified bottle of…

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Could Telemedicine Make a Difference in Cherokee County, NC ?

Analysis of the potential economic benefits to Cherokee County, NC from increased broadband access and a telemedicine initiative reveals a complex interplay of factors. While calculating specific…

WORKSHOP: Social Media and Small Business — MAKE IT HAPPEN TODAY; NC Cooperative Extension

Social Media for Small Business

No more excuses, your business will have a social media presence at the end of this hands on workshop.This event is designed for business owners who would benefit from an introduction to social media…

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Using Technology Without Hurting Yourself

How you use your device could impact your health. Become aware of common problems and try to avoid them.Repetitive motion can cause injury over time, and remaining sedentary can be a problem as well.…

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Workshop - Internet Resources for Plant Identification

An overview of the online tools available for attempting to identify plant species.New tools to identify plants have a great deal of potential, but there are limitations. General search engines and…