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Education Initiatives

CAROLINA CLASSROOMS

An educational series for teachers, parents and all citizens invested in the education of children in South Carolina.

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THE COOL AND THE STRONG

Magic Strong navigates his first day of school and makes friends with Rex and Reva.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE COOL AND THE STRONG

Step behind the scenes of “The Cool and the Strong” and explore the making of episode one.

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YOU CAN: A SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION TOWN HALL

Panelists share insights, strategies and experiences to empower South Carolina students.

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Health Initiatives

MY TELEHEALTH

A project of the South Carolina Telehealth Alliance which aims to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration through the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies

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Local Programs

ARRIVING: LEO TWIGGS AND HIS ART

Leo Twiggs’ life, artistry and profound reflections on societal change come to light.

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A VISION OF BROOKGREEN

A unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of South Carolina’s Brookgreen Gardens.

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CHARACTER IN CUSTODY

CHARACTER IN CUSTODY

A documentary that explores the character-based approach of Allendale County.

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Coastal Kingdom

COASTAL KINGDOM

Explore the diverse ecosystems of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

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DRINK SMALL: 90 PROOF

Celebrate the Drink Small’s 90th Birthday with this special performance.

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ECHOES AND INSIGHTS

Revitalizing timeless conversations pulled from SCETV’s media archive.

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GULLAH ROOTS

An hour-long film that follows members of the Gullah Geechee community as they experience a homecoming in Sierra Leone.

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MAKING IT GROW

A weekly, live-interactive television program about gardening produced in partnership by SCETV and Clemson University.

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MUSC at 20: Then, Now, Next

MUSC AT 200: THEN, NOW, NEXT

Celebrate the bicentennial of the Medical University of South Carolina.

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PALMETTO PERSPECTIVES

An audience engagement-focused series that aims to bring together a diverse group of voices to discuss the important issues facing the state of South Carolina and its communities.

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SCETV SAFE SPACE

SCETV Safe Space is a multi-platform production and community engagement initiative focused on issues faced by South Carolina's youth.

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STATE HOUSE TODAY

Live coverage of the South Carolina House of Representatives and South Carolina Senate when they're in session on ETV World and online. The platform also covers key House and Senate committee meetings, public hearings and press conferences.

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THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS AWARDS (2023)

The 2023 South Carolina Arts Awards honors recipients of the Governor's Awards for the Arts and the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards.

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THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S AWARDS FOR THE ARTS (2024)

The South Carolina Arts Commission highlights the annual exceptional recipients of the Governor's Award for the Arts.

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THE WORLD OF CECIL

Explore the life of acclaimed civil rights photographer, Cecil J. Williams.

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THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA

A public affairs series that features interviews with the news makers of the week. The program is hosted by SCETV reporter Gavin Jackson.

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WE HAVE A STORY TO TELL

A documentary detailing the guard’s rich history and showcasing its current activities in South Carolina and throughout the world

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WOMEN VISION SC

An initiative that focuses on issues affecting women throughout the state and the nation, providing a platform to highlight trailblazing women that have made an impact within their local communities and the state at large.

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SCETV Digital Programs

BACKROAD BITES

A digital series that aims to explore the culture of South Carolina through local eateries.

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CITIZEN BETTER

Explore offbeat ways young people are participating in the democratic process.

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CURIOSITY TREK!

Host Andrew Davis tells the stories of people and events through objects left behind.

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FROM THE SKY

A series exploring the aerial perspective of some of the state’s iconic landmarks and other interesting locations.

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GO FOR IT

A digital series that follows Discover SC's Devyn Whitmire as she experiences some of the most unique and iconic experiences the Palmetto State has to offer.

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Let's Go!

LET'S GO

Virtual reality tours of some of South Carolina’s most interesting historical sites.

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MADE HERE

A digital series that explores South Carolina small businesses and the products they produce.

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OUR TOWN

A digital series that explores towns across South Carolina.

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RECONSTRUCTION 360

A web and mobile application that uses 360° videos and short documentary films to shed light on the Reconstruction era of American history.

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THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

An eight-part video series that describes the South's role in winning the American Revolutionary War.

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WHAT'S WILD

Discover South Carolina’s unique wildlife and the amazing people who protect them.

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SCETV Presents Programs

A CHEF'S LIFE

A look inside Chef Vivian Howard's personal and culinary journey from the top restaurants in New York to her return to North Carolina's low country as she explores the rich bounty of farm fresh cooking, family and community.

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AFTER ACTION

Conversations with veterans reveal what life is like before, during and after action.

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BEYOND BARBADOS: THE CAROLINA CONNECTION

A one-hour documentary film exploring the history and cultural connections between Barbados and South Carolina.

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BY THE RIVER

An interview style program that features discussions with South Carolina authors. The show is produced in partnership between SCETV and the University of South Carolina Beaufort.

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CHARLIE'S PLACE

A documentary film that tells the story of an African-American nightclub owned by Charlie and Sarah Fitzgerald in Myrtle Beach, S.C. from the 1930s to the 1960s.

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CULTIVATING THE WILD

A documentary that explores the connections between the renowned 18th century botanist and leaders of the South’s modern environmental conservation movement

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DARK HORSE

A documentary film that follows three candidates running for Georgia State House and Senate seats in the 2018 Election.

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DOWNING OF A FLAG

A documentary film that focuses on the Confederate Battle flag and its impact on the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina and beyond.

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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: 30 YEARS OF FEDERAL FOCUS

Explore challenges and community resilience within the Environmental Justice movement.

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EXPOSING DISPARITY: COVID-19'S LASTING IMPACTS

Public health experts discuss the racial disparities of COVID-19’s impacts.

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THE FOOD PRINCIPLE

Join Jim Kane as he awakens food’s unmatched potential to confront humanity’s greatest challenges.

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HOW SHE ROLLS

A half-hour, lifestyle documentary and culinary series that follows the life of Charleston, S.C. entrepreneur and mom Carrie Morey.

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LIVE AT THE CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL

A front row seat to performances by artists that help make up the diverse music scene in South Carolina.

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OUR VANISHING AMERICANA

Mike Lassiter journeys across South Carolina capturing the stories of historic, often family-run businesses, that line main streets from the coast to the upstate.

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RECONNECTING ROOTS

A half-hour series that aims to bridge the generation gap by portraying American progress through music, culture and history.

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REEL SOUTH

A collaboration between UNC-TV and South Carolina ETV, this series showcases independently produced documentary films about the American South.

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SOMEWHERE SOUTH

A half-hour culinary series that follows award-winning chef and author Vivian Howard as she digs deeper into the lesser known roots of Southern food, Southern cooking and Southern living.

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SOUTHERN SONGWRITERS WITH PATRICK DAVIS

Patrick Davis and friends perform across South Carolina and explore unique Southern towns.

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TOUCHING THE SOUND

A documentary film following the life of Nobuyuki Tsujii, a blind pianist, that brings hope and inspiration to many around the world.

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A WILL TO PREACH

A half-hour documentary film examining the perspective and impact of Bishop William Willimon.

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YOGA IN PRACTICE

A half-hour instructional series designed to teach the foundations of yoga to the at-home student and to encourage a daily yoga practice that is more than simply physical exercise.

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South Carolina Public Radio Programs

DEESCALATING DISABILITY

A podcast exploring the intersectionality of disability, race and policing.

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INDEBTED

INDEBTED

InDebted dives into the factors that make South Carolina one of the worst places for debt in the country and tells the stories of real South Carolinians living in this ecosystem of debt.

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SC LEDE

A podcast about the people and issues shaping South Carolina state politics, hosted by SCETV reporter Gavin Jackson.

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SOUTH OF SPOOKY

Explore South Carolina’s history and culture while uncovering local legends and investigating reported hauntings.

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SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA

Coverage of one of the world's largest and most renowned arts festivals, which takes place every spring in Charleston, S.C

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WALTER EDGAR'S JOURNAL

Dr. Walter Edgar and Alfred Turner converse with guests about the history and culture of the American South.

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New in Education

Providing Distance Learning for All

SCETV is partnering with the S.C. Department of Education and SpectraRep to explore datacasting technology that would support students without access to broadband. With schools closed and distance learning becoming a necessary tool, providing educational resources to families that lack broadband connectivity is essential to preventing those students from falling behind.