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Friday, March 29, 2013  The SC Forestry Dept. issued a prescribed burn Friday, engulfing 30 acres of Harbison State Forest in flames.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare Horry County a disaster area following last weekend's fire that destroyed more than 100 homes near Myrtle Beach.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Authorities say a fire that destroyed more than 100 homes in a Myrtle Beach condominium complex was likely set by someone.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The state forestry commission has lifted the red flag fire alert that been issued for all of South Carolina.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A man accused of murdering a pregnant woman is now also charged with one count of woods arson.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The South Carolina Forestry Commission says it still has plenty of seedlings available as tree planting season comes to an end.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The Southern Environmental Law Center is out with its latest endangered places in the Southeast and there are some familiar names among the top 10.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  One vehicle that may have been used in two recent burglaries has been located by the Forest Acres Police Department.

Monday, May 14, 2012  One vehicle may have been used in two recent burglaries under investigation by the Forest Acres Police Department.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Firefighters plan to stay on the scene of a wildfire in Horry County that's caused the evacuation of about 50 homes.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  South Carolina Forestry Commission officials say it's time to watch out for ticks.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  South Carolina forestry officials say cases of timber fraud are on the rise in this state. The losses are impacting the state's multi-billion dollar timber industry that generates more than $17 billion annually. Authorities say unscrupulous buyers are very often targeting the elderly.

Monday, August 22, 2011 

Monday, August 01, 2011  A top official with the South Carolina Forestry Commission says he doesn't see the need for a fireworks ban, even though a fire that burned almost 1,400 acres in Horry County was caused by fireworks.

Saturday, July 23, 2011  It's time to place orders for seedlings from the South Carolina Forestry Commission.