State Forester’s burning ban to be lifted for seven SC counties Friday, Laurens County remains subject to the ban
COLUMBIA—The State Forester’s Burning Ban will be lifted for Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens and Union counties, effective at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4. The Forestry Commission is lifting the ban after evaluating conditions in these counties and in consultation with county fire officials.