2018 Grassroots Leadership Conference
N.C. A&T State University Cooperative Extension is hosting it’s annual Grassroots Leadership Conference on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from …
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Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
All families need a plan for how they will communicate during times of emergencies. During disasters, you may be …
Families Fall for Fruit (Apple Butter Canning Workshop)
Calling all grandparents, parents, and kids! Anybody like apple butter? Sign your family up for this fun and interactive …
Annual Maternity Fair Coming Up!
Montgomery County’s annual maternity fair is coming up on Saturday, September 29th beginning at 10 a.m. at East Montgomery …
2018 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair & 4-H Youth Development Craft Fair
It is almost time for the 2018 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair & 4-H Youth Development Craft Fair. This event …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
Longhorned Tick Discovered in NC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A new species of tick has found its way to North Carolina. Recent tick surveys sent to …
Let’s Talk Rentals: How Defining Your Operation Affects Your Taxes
With the growth of the tourism sharing economy, many people are exploring the opportunity to generate income from the …
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