Meteor shower advice from USC Aiken planetarium director
Dr. Gary Senn of the Du Pont Planetarium at the University of South Carolina Aiken advises viewing meteors away from city lights. Best time is 1am to dawn with showers concentrated in the east. observers may see up to 50 meteors per hour, though results are uncertain and daylight may dull activity.
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Ile
Western Pacific
Gary Senn
du Pont Planetarium
University of South Carolina Aiken
Caring for Wild Squirrels Highlights Local Expert
Ms. Schroeder explains attic flying squirrels born around Christmas often have mothers nearby and should usually be left in place. If found outside, warm slowly and avoid premature feeding. wild song birds require licenses, and birds of prey need federal permits. She notes release care, nest boxes, and ongoing feeding until independence, with Tiny Tim the rescued squirrel as an example.
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Ms. Schroeder
Hitchcock Woods
Tiny Tim
County votes on Bobby Jones highway funding plan
The ordinance directs county to coordinate funding for the Bobby Jones highway construction and operation, including the state-mandated funding match. It requires staff support from the Planning and Development Department. The council meets at 7 p.m. in the Richland Avenue chambers.
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Bobby Jones
Richland Avenue
Aiken Fall Steeplechase Offers Railside and Tickets
The fall steeplechase features horse tram and vendors Dave's Dogs and Pockets selling hot dogs and BBQ, Screen Print Factory selling Aiken clothing, sponsors including Regions Bank and Ha’ D Stables, advance tickets at $8, day tickets $10, student $5, under six free. Railside $75, subscriber railside $150. parking $5. call 1648-9541.
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Aiken
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Augusta Chronicle
Ha’ D Stables
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Drug
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Leminick Pharmacy
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Plum Pudding
Southern Saddlery
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Woodruff Drug
Aiken Steeplechase
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