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2024 State 4-H Presentation Contest Winners from Roane County

Several Roane County 4-H member recently participated in the virtual state 4-H presentation contest.  They had to qualify at the Roane County 4-H County Round-up by scoring a 90 or above to advance to the state level.  Below are the blue and red state winners: Blue​ • Garrett Brabham​, Reedy Lucky 4-H Club​, “Let’s Go Fishing” • Brogan Burdette​, Read More…

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Energy Express – AmeriCorps Summer Opportunities Graduating Seniors and College Students – Earn $$$ for College or Trade School!

Submitted by: Brandy Brabham, Extension Agent, WVU Extension-Roane Co., 304-927-0975 Energy Express is an AmeriCorps program that can provide educational funds for your graduating seniors and college students who are planning to or currently enrolled in college or trade school.  Roane County has three approved sites this summer with one at Spencer Middle School, Geary Elementary Middle School and Walton Elementary Middle School.  The Read More…

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WVU Extension CEOS spring conference features free educational courses

West Virginia University Extension’s Community Education Outreach Service volunteers are embedded in the fabric of our West Virginia communities. In addition to providing thousands of service hours to West Virginia nonprofits and other organizations, the group helps to coordinate educational opportunities that improve lives throughout the state. The group is extending its service by offering free educational courses Read More…

Hunting News

4-H Volunteers Needed for Youth Hunting Sports Certification

This summer, we were able to offer air rifles and archery at 4-H Camp, and the kids loved it! Shooting Sports are a great opportunity for youth to learn shooting skills and safety in a structured environment. However, this is only possible with VOLUNTEERS interested in sharing their knowledge with the kids. We are looking Read More…

Human Interest

Wild Ramps in West Virginia

By Brian Sparks, WVU Extension Agent – Fayette and Nicholas    Ramps announce the arrival of spring in the woods. Many folks eagerly anticipate using the savory plants as a spring tonic to get them out of the winter blues. Ramps are known as wild leeks, which are native to West Virginia. They belong to the lily family Read More…