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The Lexington Farmers Market provides a whole new way to celebrate warm weekends

The Lexington Farmers Market provides a whole new way to make your weekend a little better! From delightful artisanal goods like hand-crafted wares to delectable baked goods, the Farmer’s Market offers a little something for everyone. Every Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm, the Lexington Farmers Summer Market is waiting for you to explore at 129 S. Railroad Street.

N.C. State Fair announces Home Chef Challenge

The N.C. State Fair is looking for home chefs to spice up the competitions at the fair with 11 days of cooking challenges. Included are loaded nachos, ultimate brownies, spirited pies, quirky cobbler, a make-ahead breakfast challenge, chili cook-off, grain bowls, sirloin salad, fair food featuring bacon and chicken casserole.

North Carolina approved to extend Child Care P-EBT Food Assistance Benefits, First issuance scheduled for next week

Next week, North Carolina’s youngest children who are eligible for food assistance benefits will begin to receive extra monthly benefits tied to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021-2022 school year. North Carolina is among the first states in the nation to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a 2021-2022 Child Care Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer food assistance program.