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State and local officials were battling a wildfire Monday afternoon in Bastrop County as the region experiences elevated fire danger. The “Pine Straw Fire” was located near Bastrop State Park east of ...

DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) - The Darlington Police Department is warning the public about an alleged scam making the rounds. The department says that a man identifying himself as Raquis Cactaro Tennyson is ...

Wood mulch and wood chips will mat down to make a firm but spongy surface for your garden paths and around playsets. Pine straw is too slippery to walk on, so skip it when mulching these high-traffic ...

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. — Residents in Jackson County said they’ve been ripped off by crews offering pine straw installation services. People there said they were approached by crews offering to lay pine ...

A Jackson County couple was targeted by pine straw scammers who demanded $1,600 after an initial $30 offer. The couple refused to pay the exorbitant fee and the scammers left after being threatened ...

CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community to be on the lookout for “traveling scammers who move across the country looking for opportunities.” The two ...

SUMTER, S.C. — Sumter Police are warning residents to be on alert after receiving several reports of scammers using pine straw sales as a ploy to target senior citizens. Investigators said two men ...