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LENOIR, NC (May 18, 2023) by Sarah Kocher -- Think of a memorable video or a tutorial that helped you finish a project. What are the chances it was on YouTube? “YouTube tops the 2022 teen online landscape among the platforms covered in the…

LENOIR, NC (June 20, 2022) By Sarah Kocher - Personal safety brings to mind a whole different meaning today than it did just a few years ago, and it can be confusing to know what youth and families can do to be prepared for emergencies. The…

LENOIR, NC (May 16, 2022 by Sarah Kocher) - For horse-lovers, 4-H offers a variety of hands-on programs tailored to youth ages 5-18. One element of this program is competitive events, and others are education and artistic expression. On…

LENOIR, NC (April 19, 2022) by Sarah Kocher - Families with youth wanting to fill their summer calendar with fun, hands-on activities can look to 4-H for help. Caldwell County 4-H opened their registration this month for summer day camps…

LENOIR, NC (February 22, 2022, by Ext. Agent Sarah Kocher) - Caldwell County 4-H hosted its annual Achievement Night celebration on February 4, 2022, at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center. The event celebrated youth involvement in 4-H and…

LENOIR, NC (December 20, 2021 by Sarah Kocher) -- For a number of people, struggles with stress or mental health cast a shadow on the joy of the holiday season. 4-H suggests a few stress-reducing, healthy habits for families to try this…

LENOIR, NC (October 18, 2021 - by Sarah Kocher) -- Communication is rarely as easy as A-B-C, yet it is critical to everyday life. Whether written or spoken, communication is one type of soft skill. Soft skills help people work well with…

LENOIR, NC (October 18, 2021) -- At this time of year homeowners are liming, seeding, weeding, and the list goes on with lawn care. Are you getting sick of those lawn chores yet? Turf is the most common groundcover in American yards but it…