President's Corner Monthly Newsletter: October 2024

As the autumn air settles in, we're thrilled to bring you an impactful lineup of programming that celebrates heritage, brings awareness and entertains.

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with VOCES: Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends on Oct. 4 at 10 p.m. Later in the month, on Oct. 22 at 10 p.m., join us for VOCES Latino Vote 2024, a documentary that delves into key election issues for Latino communities.

As part of our ongoing commitment to mental health awareness, the newest SCETV Safe Space episode titled “Stress” will air on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., addressing mental well-being among today’s youth. During National Fire Prevention Week, catch A Town on Fire on Oct. 10 at 8 p.m., providing an in-depth look at the devastating impact of a 1923 fire in Camden.

Join singer-songwriter Patrick Davis for the premiere of Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis as he brings you an unscripted, live concert experience across historic venues in South Carolina. The first of four weekly episodes airs on Oct. 3 at 9 p.m.

On Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., we honor the legacy of Rudy Mancke with Rudy Mancke: The Naturalist. Interviews from Rudy’s family and friends showcase his impact. Then, on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m., discover the inspiring story of Sumter’s Bobby Richardson in Graceball: The Bobby Richardson Story

On Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m., the broadcast premiere of Curiosity Trek! titled “Ancient Artifacts” will explore history through the lens of fascinating artifacts. Then, we are excited to bring you the premiere of The Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece on Oct. 27 at 9 p.m.

Online and on social media, we’re excited to premiere Now We’re Cookin’ on Oct. 8, where Chef Lauren Furey will teach viewers how to prepare “Acqua Pazza.” 

This fall, The Thistle and Shamrock leaves the radio airwaves. However, we're excited to introduce our new weekly history-themed quiz show Who What When. As part of our fall programming adjustments, we’ve also rescheduled shows such as Live Wire, Conversations from World Cafe and The Moth Radio Hour.

Thank you for your continued support of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio. We remain committed to bringing you programming that honors legacies, highlights important issues and is engaging entertainment for all.

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Adrienne Fairwell
President & CEO
South Carolina ETV and SC Public Radio