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Brunswick County JCPC Teen Court Assistant

Brunswick County Teen Court currently has the position of Teen Court Assistant available. Direct Supervisor: Teen Court Director Location: Brunswick County Courthouse Basic Function: …

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Avoiding Food Waste at Home

Over one-third of all available food in the United States goes uneaten due to loss or waste. It’s estimated that …

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More Veggies

Avery Ashley our Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent along with our Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFVs) recently conducted a …

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Make It Soup-er

It’s a rainy day as I write this. I’m thinking about making a big pot of soup. Soup can be …

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Do the DASH

I’ve written a lot about the Mediterranean Diet and our Family and Consumer Science staff and volunteers teach about …

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Just for Peanut Butter Lovers

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Safety of Leftover Rice

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Super Choices for Super Bowl Eating

According to the US Department to Agriculture, “Super Bowl Sunday is American’s second largest food consumption day—right after Thanksgiving.” It’s …

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