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  • When can you tour or fly on these WWII warbirds?
  • What will Georgetown's new Middle Passage markers look and feel like?

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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Historic WWII warbirds aircraft return to Georgetown County Airport for Oct. 1-4 tour stop (abcnews4.com) — Georgetown County residents can soon get an up-close look at two rare World War II aircraft when the B-29 "DOC" and P-51 "Gunfighter" return to Georgetown County Airport October 1–4. You'll be able to take affordable ramp and cockpit tours or even book flight experiences during the multi-day visit, which organizers hope will build toward a full local air show.
   

• 'We are still here': City of Georgetown discussing installing 3 Middle Passage port markers (live5news.com) — Georgetown city leaders are weighing an ordinance to allow three Middle Passage port markers at East Bay Park and along the Harborwalk, formally recognizing the city as a documented arrival site for enslaved Africans. If approved, the markers would be unveiled October 24 with month-long observances, workshops, and lectures honoring those who suffered and those who shaped the community afterward.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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