Andrew Davis
Andrew Davis graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2012, with his bachelor’s degree in history. He started his career in a video editing internship at SCETV’s Columbia location, and now serves as the Digital Content Specialist for scetv.org and KnowItAll.org. Andrew has been at ETV since 2017, and is able combine his passion for history with video production skills to create digital content for the Digital team. The series he produces are Curiosity Trek!, History In A Nutshell, and History In A Nutshell Shorts.

Stories
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15 Ghost Stories from South Carolina
October 28, 2024Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday for both children and adults. 🎃 But it also can be a spooky time when one can have unexpected encounters with the supernatural, or paranormal. It seems that wherever one travels, each destination will have its fair share of folklore... -
The History of the Jack-O-Lantern | History in a Nutshell Extra
October 24, 2024Where did the Halloween tradition of carving faces into pumpkins and lighting them up come from? This custom stems from the old European legend of "Stingy Jack" or "Jack of the Lantern". In the tale, Jack was a man so devious, he was banned from both Heaven and Hell. A man... -
Georgetown, S.C. | Carolina Snaps
October 21, 2024Nestled on the coast of South Carolina, Georgetown County embodies resilience and centuries of rich, cultural history. Georgetown, South Carolina was founded in 1729, as the third oldest town in the state. Initially indigo was the main crop, driving economic growth from 1745... -
Archaeology in the Palmetto State! - Trivia Quiz
October 15, 2024Calling all antiquarians! The date of December 10, 2021 is Official Lost and Found Day! Have you ever lost something and then found it again? First observed in 2012, Official Lost and Found Day is a day to remind people to not give up looking for lost items. Speaking of lost... -
All About Apples! - Trivia Quiz
October 08, 2024Besides pumpkins, another prominent symbol of the autumn harvest season is the apple! While the Palmetto State may be better known for its growth of peaches, the apple industry is another important source of revenue for South Carolina’s economy. This Thursday, October 21 is... -
The History of the SC State Fair! - Trivia Quiz
October 07, 2024“Let’s meet at the Rocket!” When you hear “State Fair”, what springs to mind? Ferris wheels? Elephant ears? Games and prizes? Contests? The South Carolina State Fair opens this year on October 9, and this week’s edition of Walter Edgar’s South Carolina Quiz will test your...