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Preparing to Shelter in Place During a Major Ice Storm

What Mountain Households Need to KnowA significant winter storm and ice storm is expected across much of Central and Western North Carolina, with the greatest impacts likely from Saturday evening…

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Upcoming Free Leadership Workshop

Resources for Resilience is hosting a free leadership workshop in Burnsville. Please see the flyer below for additional information on the workshop and details on how to sign up. Leading Through Hard…

4-H Food Drive: Help Our Neighbors in Need

The Yancey County 4-H program is hosting a community food drive to support local families who are struggling to make ends meet.With recent changes to SNAP benefits, many households in our area are…

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FCS Highlights: Summer Into Fall 2025

Summer and early fall have been a season of connection, creativity, and community learning for Yancey County Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS). From youth camps and school programs to disaster…

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Preparedness in Practice: Building Household Resiliency

When disaster strikes, the best defense is preparation. The Preparedness in Practice class series, offered through Yancey County Cooperative Extension, helps residents build confidence and knowledge…

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Preparedness in Practice: Home Heating & Fuel Safety

In honor of Fire Safety Month, let’s talk about staying warm—safely.As temperatures drop, many of us turn to wood stoves, propane heaters, kerosene, or generators to stay comfortable. But not all…

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Community Shred Event

Come join us as we partner with the Yancey County Sheriff's Office for a free Community Shred Event. There will be representatives from the SHIIP Program (Medicare and Health Insurance guidance) and…

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Youth Hunter Safety Course

Stay safe this hunting season, sign up for the NC Fish and Wildlife Youth Hunter Safety Course at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center. Click on the link in the flyer for additional…

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Medicare Open Enrollment for 2025

Medicare Open Enrollment starts on October 15th and ends on December 7th. Open Enrollment allows those on Medicare to reevaluate their plans and make any necessary changes. If you would like…

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Be Ready: Building a Home Preparedness Kit

June is the start of hurricane season. Although Yancey County isn’t on the coast, we still get strong storms, heavy rain, and power outages, especially during the summer and fall. That’s why now is…