South Carolina's burn ban was lifted for 44 counties at 5 p.m., Wednesday, but remains in place for Georgetown and Horry counties due to ongoing wildfire risks.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission has lifted the statewide burning ban for all but two counties in South Carolina. Georgetown County and Horry County will remain under the burning ban until further notice.

The Taylor County Commissioners Court met Tuesday afternoon in a special meeting to consider adopting a burn ban.

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Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell signed orders declaring a local state of disaster for their respective counties which prohibited outdoor burning.