This spring, go outside, look up and appreciate the beauty of our tree communities. Unlike in many places across the nation, ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina’s latest state Christmas tree arrived in Columbia on Monday. The 35-foot-tall Norway Spruce was placed on the North Lawn outside the South Carolina State House.

The emerald ash borer has a foothold in Upstate SC, destroying and damaging thousands of trees. Dr. Matt Bertone NC State University Yet another invasive species is creeping through South Carolina, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The state Christmas tree stands outside the Statehouse in Columbia, S.C., on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Photo by Skylar Laird/SC ...

Jerry Hollis prayed for an idea — any idea. He was retired and purchased land in Fairfield County. The previous landowner had planted pine trees, and Hollis was having trouble managing the forest.

If you’re thinking of cutting your own Christmas tree this year, there are several farms in the Midlands where you can do so. Most are registered either with the South Carolina Christmas Tree ...

Several farms in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina offer choose-and-cut Christmas trees. Farms provide saws and assistance with cutting, baling, and tying trees to vehicles. Tree ...