The South Carolina Forestry Commission lifted the burn ban for the remaining counties at noon Wednesday. The previously statewide burning ban was lifted for the 41 other S.C. counties Monday, but remained in place for Greenville,

The South Carolina Forestry Commission's (SCFC) burning ban has been lifted in the last five counties, effectively cancelling the statewide burn ban.

Due to improved weather conditions, the North Carolina Forest Service has lifted the statewide burn ban. The ban started on March 21, after dry windy weather made conditions unsafe for fire. The lift was effective at 8 am Wednesday,