Sunday, May 19, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

Forestry Commission staff conducts scheduled burn at Harbison State Forest
Posted: 02.01.2012 at 10:44 AM
Kara Durrette

Kara Durrette joined the WACH FOX News team in December 2011 as the Interactive Managing Editor.

0
Forestry Commission staff will be conducting a scheduled burn Wednesday, Feb. 1.  / FILE
Photo

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) - Residents of the Midlands may see or smell smoke throughout the day today.

Forestry Commission staff at Harbison State Forest will be burning about 15 acres.

The scheduled burn is a hazard reduction burn to mitigate against the chances of wildfire in the future.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Woman behind bars after domestic dispute
WACH Fox News Center  |  Yesterday at 2:18 PM
Thumbnail
Magazine lists Sumter as one of the best small cities in US
Thursday, May 16, 2013  |  4 comments
Thumbnail
Medical Examiner's testimony challenges Brett Parker's self-defense claim
Katie McKee  |  Friday, May 17, 2013  |  1 comment
Follow Midlands Connect
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Mission Midlands
A program from the Oliver Gospel Mission
MoneyWACH
Financial tips & tricks from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
MOJO Gallery
View and share your pictures from around the Midlands
ADVERTISEMENT