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Friday, January 11, 2013  Keep the Midlands Beautiful is giving away free mulch Saturday thanks to the ground up remains of Christmas trees dropped off by the community since Christmas.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The State Farmers Market is giving the community a way to recycle Christmas trees.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Christmas trees can now go from being a beautiful holiday decoration to useful mulch.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Shoppers are heading to the check out lines all over to pick up some last minute holiday spirit, however with all the blinking lights and trees there also needs to be safety.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Christmas is coming to the Governor's Mansion in Columbia as three white pine trees are being delivered thanks to the state Christmas Tree Growers Association.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Although the spirit of the season is the same, it's a tale of two Carolinas when it comes to growing Christmas trees.

Monday, November 26, 2012  For many families cutting down a Christmas tree is a staple of holiday tradition, but there will soon be one less place to get that perfect pine.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Christmas tree growers in South Carolina have good reason to be cheerful this season.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  A Chapin family continues the tradition their father left behind.

Friday, December 09, 2011  It's a labor of love for the Harmon family and their employees, providing families with fresh cut Christmas trees wasn't only a job for Samuel Harmon, it was his passion.

Monday, November 28, 2011  The Governor's mansion received some holiday cheer

Sunday, November 27, 2011  Some streets around the State House will be closed temporarily on Monday for the Governor’s Carolighting Ceremony.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  The end of the holidays doesn’t have to be the end of your Christmas tree.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Now that the presents are out from under the tree, it's time to take it out of your house.  WACH Fox News wants to know how you get rid of your Christmas tree.  Vote in our daily web poll.

Monday, November 15, 2010  The state Christmas tree arrived on Statehouse grounds Monday morning.