Explore South Carolina

Learn about South Carolina. You may be surprised at what you'll find!  

In addition to the topics below, you can also delve into South Carolina's history by visiting the Social Studies section.

Public schools observe John C. Calhoun's birthday, March 18, as South Carolina Day. 

 

Within this Collection

<div>About South Carolina</div>
About South Carolina
<div>Agriculture</div>
Agriculture
<div>Business & Industry Today</div>
Business & Industry Today
<div>Education</div>
Education
<div>Food & Drinks</div>
Food & Drinks
<div>Habitats</div>
Habitats
<div>Music</div>
Music
<div>National Great Outdoors Month</div>
National Great Outdoors Month

National Great Outdoors Month is celebrated in June and serves as a reminder to enjoy and appreciate our state parks and wildlife refuges. This observation, begun in 1998, encourages us to explore our parks and...

<div>National Peach Month</div>
National Peach Month

South Carolina is second in the nation in peach production.

<div>Places to Visit in S.C.</div>
Places to Visit in S.C.
<div>Religion</div>
Religion
<div>S.C. State Symbols</div>
S.C. State Symbols
<div>Towns & Cities</div>
Towns & Cities
<div>Visual & Performing Arts</div>
Visual & Performing Arts
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Xenorophid Ancient Whales | Curiosity Trek!

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Xenorophid Ancient Whales | Curiosity Trek!
Back during the Paleogene period, an ancient family of odontocete whales once lived in the seas of southeastern North America; almost exclusively in the South Carolina area! These whales were called...
Ferns Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!

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Ferns Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!
Explore the fascinating world of ferns — ancient plants that have thrived on Earth for millions of years. From their intricate fronds to their unique spore-based reproduction, these plants play an...
Lighting | NextLens Reel Skills

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Lighting | NextLens Reel Skills
Lighting may seem like one of the great mysteries of filmmaking, but much of it starts with something every filmmaker controls — blocking. Charleston-based Director of Photography Owen Hamilton shares...
Camera | NextLens Reel Skills

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Camera | NextLens Reel Skills
The camera is more than a tool — it’s the storyteller’s voice. Charleston Director of Photography Owen Hamilton explains how aspect ratio, framing, and camera movement shape how audiences feel a story...
Music | NextLens Reel Skills

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Music | NextLens Reel Skills
Fort Mill filmmaker Thomas Torrey breaks down the critical role music plays in shaping the tone of a film. Whether it's an original score or a featured song, music can instantly transform the...
Design | NextLens Reel Skills

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Design | NextLens Reel Skills
Columbia, SC native director and writer, Shayla Raquel, shares why production design is essential to visual storytelling. From sets and props to costumes, color theory, and even title cards, every...
Editing | NextLens Reel Skills

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Editing | NextLens Reel Skills
Fort Mill filmmaker and editor Thomas Torrey shares how video editing is storytelling in motion, using images, rhythm, and pacing to shape emotion and meaning. From wide shots to close-ups, every cut...
Storytelling | NextLens Reel Skills

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Storytelling | NextLens Reel Skills
Columbia native director and writer Shayla Raquel reminds filmmakers that every great film begins with STORY. From character to conflict to transformation, STORY is the heart of filmmaking. Build your...
Emphasis | Ziggy's Arts Adventure Space | Ziggy's Arts Adventure

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Space | Ziggy's Arts Adventure
In episode one Ziggy and Nic explore all the fabulous uses of SPACE! Jack and Pat are busy in the junkyard! And our friend Anna Schwab stops by as our special guest to teach Ziggy about the art of...
The Carolina Bomber: B-25C at Owens Field Airport | Curiosity Trek! Jerome Busbee's Haunted Cart | Curiosity Trek!

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Jerome Busbee's Haunted Cart | Curiosity Trek!
Back when Jerome Busbee worked at the Adluh Flour Company in the mid-20th century, he used his favorite work cart every day. According to urban legend, after Busbee died his spirit possessed this cart...
The Carolina Bomber: B-25C at Owens Field Airport | Curiosity Trek! The Ninety-Six Star Fort | Curiosity Trek!

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The Ninety-Six Star Fort | Curiosity Trek!
The Ninety-Six National Historic Site located in Greenwood, SC was the site of two battles in the American Revolution. This location figured prominently in the Southern Campaign in the American...
Fort Sumter's Flags | Curiosity Trek!

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Fort Sumter's Flags | Curiosity Trek!
Visitors to Fort Sumter National Historical Park have claimed that ghostly faces can be seen in two of Fort Sumter's original battle flags. Nobody knows for sure exactly what these markings are, when...
The Carolina Bomber: B-25C at Owens Field Airport | Curiosity Trek! Major Patrick Ferguson's Cairn | Curiosity Trek!

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Major Patrick Ferguson's Cairn | Curiosity Trek!
Visitors to Kings Mountain National Park may have noticed a grave marker with a massive pile of rocks behind it. What is the story of this unusual monument? This is the grave of Major Patrick Ferguson...
Fossils, Tides & Secrets in the Lowcountry | Wild Wild South Pinckney Island | Wild Wild South

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Pinckney Island | Wild Wild South
Home to over 250 species, this is one of Hyatt’s favorite birding spots in the south! In the final installment, she’ll be taking y'all on an expedition through the boot stickin’ swamp to track down...
Fossils, Tides & Secrets in the Lowcountry | Wild Wild South Barrier Islands | Wild Wild South

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Barrier Islands | Wild Wild South
In this escapade, we dive deep into a stormy Lowcountry, revealing the vital role of barrier islands in protecting the marsh. Hyatt highlights the raw power of the weather and the ocean and the...
Fossils, Tides & Secrets in the Lowcountry | Wild Wild South Maritime Forest | Wild Wild South

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Maritime Forest | Wild Wild South
The Lowcountry is full of diverse habitats, not just marshes! So today, Hyatt is going into the maritime forest on Hilton Head Island, fixin’ to find some of the amazing creatures that live here. From...
Marshes and Beaches | Wild Wild South

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Marshes and Beaches | Wild Wild South
Join host Hyatt Mamoun on an adventure through South Carolina's Lowcountry in the first episode of Wild Wild South: Lowcountry! In this episode, we'll explore our incredibly biodiverse marshes and...
Capoeira Instructor Brandon Glenn | Original SC

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Capoeira Instructor Brandon Glenn | Original SC
Meet Brandon Glenn, a Capoeira instructor who blends strength, rhythm, and culture in every movement. Discover the power and passion of Capoeira through his teachings here in the Palmetto state.
Glen Adams, Pipe Major | Original SC

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Glen Adams, Pipe Major | Original SC
Meet the talented bagpipe player and leader of the Palmetto Pipes and Drums band. Founded in 1996, the band has flourished, showcasing their musical talent and dedication. They have achieved numerous...
Mother Helena and Abess Mother Thecla, Nuns | Original SC

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Mother Helena and Abess Mother Thecla, Nuns | Original SC
In the Sand Hills of South Carolina, on 60 acres of forest land, the Saints Mary and Martha Orthodox Monastery is home to Orthodox nuns, Mother Helena and Abess Mother Thecla. Their monastic lifestyle...