The Milkweed Plant Pods Invasion Mystery
John Nelson of the University of South Carolina explains a South African milkweed species with green stems up to five feet tall, white flowers, and elliptical follicles that split along one side to release seeds with silky hairs. The plant attracts monarchs and is not a monster, though its spiny pods resemble mysterious sci fi pods. The Herbarium offers free identifications by phone or online.
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South Africa
John Nelson
Department of Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina
Herbarium
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Aiken County First Steps to Meet Over Budget Cuts
The Aiken County First Steps Executive Committee will hold a special called meeting Monday at 8:30 a.m. to discuss additional impending budget cuts. The session takes place at the Lower Savannah River Council of Governments, 2748 Wagener Road. call 643-3845 for details. USC Aiken Continuing Education offers a Website Publishing course Monday and Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. for $45. call 641-3563 for more information.
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Aiken County
First Steps
Lower
Savannah River
USC Aiken
Office of Continuing Education
Succession Plan Guiding Small Business Survival
A practical guide outlines critical steps for owner succession to protect business value. It stresses wills buy-sell agreements funding via life insurance and evaluating staff potential for leadership to minimize disruption after owner departure.
Planning succession for family businesses with leadership roles
This piece advises identifying a chief executive officer and chief operating officer to guide transition and retirement plans. It stresses detailing authority, considering liquidation or sale if leaders are unavailable, and seeking legal and financial guidance with professional SCORE counselors offering free business counseling through local chambers.
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SCORE
Greater Aiken
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