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Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!

Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the golden silk spider (Nephila clavipes). The range of the golden silk spider has moved…

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Divide Those Daylilies!

If you haven't divided your daylilies in the past four years, then now is the time to do so. Horticulture experts recommend that clumps be divided in late summer and early fall.The dependable…

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Stretch It, Save It, Store It: Making the Most of Your Food Dollar

Stretch It, Save It, Store It: Making the Most of Your Food DollarWith grocery prices still climbing, many families are looking for ways to make their food budgets go further without sacrificing…

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Food Security Resource Guide

With the suspension of November SNAP benefits, a list of local resources has been compiled for Onslow County citizens to view.**Information copied below from the Onslow County Government website.…

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Enter Your Exhibits in the 2025 Onslow County Fair

Do you bake, can, sew or crochet?Do you have an amazing garden?Do you love art & photography?Enter your items in the 69th Annual Onslow County Fair!Entry drop off: October 13th, 2025 8:30 a.m.- 6:00…

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2025 Onslow County Fair: Educational Booths

It’s that time of year again and the Onslow County Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th through Saturday, October 18th, 2025. Cooperative Extension is responsible for the educational booth…

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Upcoming: Hurricane Preparedness Class

The best way to overcome and recover from a hurricane is preparedness! Join the Extension office and Health department for a preparedness class on August 4th at 5:30 p.m. There will be a youth and…

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Healthy Food, Habits, & Brain Class @ Swansboro Library

HEALTHY FOOD. HEALTHY HABITS. HEALTHY BRAIN. Friday, June 27 from 10:00-11:30 AM Join us at the Swansboro Branch Library with the Alzheimer's Association to learn about science-based recommendations…

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The Great Pollinator Count! Now at Onslow Libraries!

What's the buzZz? The Great Pollinator Count book is now available at each Onslow County Library Branch! The Onslow County Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association donated "The Great…

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Tips for Picking Strawberries

Call before you go. Strawberry availability may be affected by the weather and the number of people picking. Go early if you want to pick on a weekend, a busy morning can pick a field out before…