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Brunswick Stew Cook-Off

Brunswick stew was Currituck County’s fall favorite. If you have a killer family recipe, consider entering it in the …

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Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …

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