The palmetto is South Carolina’s official state tree. Several palm species thrive in the South Carolina climate. Jason Lee For many folks, nothing says life at the beach like a palm tree in the yard, ...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - The Isle of Palms could be saying goodbye to hundreds of namesake palmetto trees because of their proximity to overhead powerlines. Unlike an oak tree, where crews can ...

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) Almost 300 palmetto trees will be removed from the Isle of Palms for safety from powerlines. Dominion Energy has identified hundreds of trees to be removed across the island ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A project to clean up palmetto trees along a busy Mount Pleasant roadway is set to begin this month. The town’s Public Services Department will have the palm trees along ...