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Food Truck Dine and Learn

The food truck business is growing in Richmond County! There is still room for more of this type of business. You are invited to an informative event that will provide information about what is…

Caring for Pansies in the Landscape

Pansies originated in Europe and are a part of the viola genus. The pansies we know today were bred from the wild pansy, Viola tricolor. A typical flower has purple upper petals, white lateral…

Rusty white metal bucket holding evergreen sprigs surrounded by grapevine wreaths on table

Winter Wreath Workshop

Winter Wreath WorkshopFriday, December 8, 20233-5pm and 5-7pmAg Service Center123 Caroline St, RockinghamThe festivities are in full swing. Join us for a wintery afternoon or evening creating your…

Hispanic Heritage Month: Kitchen Tools That Bring Flavors and Traditions Together!

When we think of cuisine, it’s important to remember that within the Hispanic community there are different cultural traditions and cooking methods. There are some Hispanic cooking traditions that…

Tips for Planning a Safe and Fun Picnic

Believe it or not each April we recognize National Picnic Day! The cool thing about having a picnic meal is that picnics can happen in almost any outdoor scenario from the beach to the mountains.…

Take Control of Caring for Your Heart

Seniors at East Rockingham Senior Center participate in “Taking Control” of their heart health with chair exercise. Photo credit Cheri Bennett.To improve awareness about cardiovascular disease, in…

Tips to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Have you seen the prices at the grocery store lately? That seems to be the question everybody is asking. Food prices have soared in recent years and most families are looking for ways to cut costs.…

Dining With Diabetes Virtual Class to Be Offered

N.C. State Extension is offering a Dining With Diabetes Online Series designed for adults 18 years and older at risk for type 2 diabetes, those with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes or other…

January Is National Radon Action Month! Test Your Home Today!

January is National Radon Action Month. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services(NCDHHS), each year upwards to 21,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer. Roughly…

Spices That Flavor the Season!

For most of us, the holidays invoke memories of our childhood. The aroma of baked holiday desserts, meats, and delicious side dishes that remind us holidays past. The holidays are also a time when we…