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Burke County recognizes 4‑H winners and proclaims October as 4‑H Week and Disability Employment Awareness Month
Summary
The board recognized Burke County 4‑H state and national competitors and approved two proclamations: National 4‑H Week (October 2025) and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October). Presenters noted county participation rates and placement statistics for disability employment services.
The Burke County Board of Commissioners recognized local 4‑H members and leaders on Sept. 15 and approved proclamations declaring National 4‑H Week and National Disability Employment Awareness Month for October.
Nikki Carpenter, Burke County 4‑H youth development extension agent, introduced local award winners, including the county’s horse‑bowl team and individual competition placements. Carpenter said Burke County 4‑H reached “nearly 2,100 school age youth” in 2024 and described projects ranging from robotics and public speaking to livestock and junior beekeepers.
The board approved a National 4‑H Week proclamation by unanimous vote. Later, representatives from the Employment and Independent Persons with Disabilities office (EIPD) — Shelly Cash, Naira Simmons and Janet Hannah — presented county disability employment statistics: the board heard that Burke County’s 2023 population figure and an estimate that 11,910 residents have a disability; the local WorkSource office processed applications and placed several individuals in employment and internships during the prior year. The board corrected a numbering error on the proclamation paperwork and approved the National Disability Employment Awareness Month proclamation unanimously.
What the board did: The board accepted the 4‑H report and approved both proclamations by voice vote (each recorded 5‑0).
What this means: Proclamations are ceremonial recognitions that the board uses to highlight local programs and awareness months; the approvals do not create new county obligations but can elevate local outreach and referrals to county resources.
