By Emilou Spruill
COLUMBIA — The 77th Tyrrell County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale was held Tuesday, April 14, in Columbia. A total of 26 youth participated in this year’s event, exhibiting 31 animals, including eight hogs, 11 lambs and 12 goats.
Participation in 4-H livestock programs helps youth develop a wide range of life skills beyond the show ring. Through daily animal care, participants learn responsibility, while record-keeping requirements strengthen their ability to track expenses, feed and animal growth. Youth also build time management, communication and confidence as they balance responsibilities, interact with peers and present their animals. Hands-on experiences further enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Results from the 2026 Tyrrell County 4-H Livestock Show are as follows:
In the hog division, Darci Boucher earned Grand Champion Hog and was named Grand Champion Sr Hog Showman. Chesson Boucher received Reserve Champion Hog and Reserve Champion Sr Hog Showman honors. Kennedy Winslow was named Grand Champion Jr Hog Showman, with Grayson Phelps earning Reserve Champion Jr Hog Showman.
In the lamb division, Darci Boucher was awarded Grand Champion Lamb and Grand Champion Sr Lamb Showman. Kennedy Winslow received Reserve Champion Lamb and was named Grand Champion Jr Lamb Showman. Mack Odom earned Reserve Champion Sr Lamb Showman, while Savannah Spruill was named Reserve Champion Jr Lamb Showman.
In the goat division, Adelyn Hemilright earned Grand Champion Goat and was named Grand Champion Jr Goat Showman. Mack Odom received Reserve Champion Goat and Grand Champion Sr Goat Showman honors. Joe Bateman was named Reserve Champion Jr Goat Showman.
The event concluded with a fundraising auction Tuesday evening, during which local businesses and donors contributed $54,489 in support of participating youth.
Thanks goes to Emilou Spruill, Tyrrell County/NC Cooperative Extension.
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