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🌱 Rabid bat confirmed in North Augusta—what local pet owners should do now
North Augusta, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning North Augusta! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Rabid bat confirmed in North Augusta—what local pet owners should do now
- Are North Augusta schools ready for the next wave of new families?
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- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 74.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DPH confirms rabid bat found in North Augusta, rabid fox in Salley (wjbf.com) — Health officials have confirmed a rabid bat near North Court and Mealing Road in North Augusta, where one dog was exposed and is now quarantined. A separate rabid fox case in Salley exposed one person. Residents are urged to avoid contact with wild animals and ensure pets are vaccinated, as these are among several rabies cases reported in Aiken County this year. 
• Aiken County parents raise concerns about school capacity as housing developments grow (wrdw.com) — North Augusta parents are warning that local schools may hit capacity as new housing developments move forward, even after the city rejected a recent megaproject. District officials say countywide enrollment is stable and highlight ongoing upgrades at North Augusta schools, but residents like Melanie DeWolfee want clearer plans to match classroom space with rapid residential growth. Community members can monitor spending and speak out at twice-monthly school board meetings.
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🗞 Nearby News
Aiken
- 4 people booked on traffic charges in Aiken County on July 30 (aikentimes.com)
- Aiken County considers proposed wastewater plant upgrades (wrdw.com)
- Fox Creek Predators prepare for new 4A classification under new head coach (wjbf.com)
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