7th Annual 4-H Wreath Sale
New Hanover County 4-H is pleased to offer fresh fragrant wreaths to you in time for the Holidays! Each …
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“Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement”: What Do They Mean, and How Can They Impact You?
If you live in a flood zone and sustained damage to your home, the terms “substantial damage” and “substantial …
Southeast District 4-H Relief Fundraiser
Please help… With the devastation of Hurricane Florence, the Southeast District 4-H Officers has created a fundraiser to give back …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
Keep up to date on which counties are scheduled to conduct mosquito abatement programs, who has been notified, and …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
"4-H Hands to Service Day" at the Arboretum
The impacts of Hurricane Florence are severe across North Carolina, and in many places, long-lasting. During the storm, the …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
New Hanover County 4-H’er Selected as YouthVoice Representative
New Hanover County 4-H’er, Elizabeth K. “Liz” Sharpe, has been selected by New Hanover County Board of Commissioners as …
New Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is a new video in the Homegrown From NC State Extension News series. In …
Vegetable Garden Challenges
Every summer I look forward to a fresh tomato sandwich or a BLT. I plant tomatoes, squash, zucchini, okra, …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
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