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. 

 

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Hartsville | ETV Shorts

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Located in the Pee Dee Region of the state, the City of Hartsville has a little something for everyone to enjoy. From the beautiful grounds at Kalmia Gardens to the eclectic coffee shop, Midnight...
C.T. Summer Hardware Store | ETV Shorts

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If you can't find it at the C.T. Summer Hardware Store, you probably don't need it. The Newberry tourist's magnet is equal parts hardware store, antiques store and museum. This fifth generation store...
Di Prato's Delicatessen | ETV Shorts

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Di Prato's is a New York Style Deli located in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina. Since opening in 2004, the deli has grown numerous fans. The staple, pimento cheese, has been such a hit that Di...
Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts

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Johns Island Conservancy in Charleston County strives to make sure everyone knows the right way to treat dolphins in their natural habitat. The Bottlenose Dolphin is South Carolina's State Marine...
Cooper's Country Store | ETV Shorts

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When you walk into Cooper's Country Store, it's like walking back in time. The store was built in 1937, and not much has changed since then. It's located in Salters right off of Highway 521 and has...
Darlington County Economic Development | ETV Shorts

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Economic development in Darlington County is booming with new industries coming in and existing industries expanding. Darlington County's success is due to the Economic Development Partnership that...
Alligator Hunting | ETV Shorts

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The Santee Cooper Lakes in Berkeley County have not been hunted for the American Alligator for many years. As a result the lakes in Berkeley County have some of the largest alligators in the United...
Aiken Equine Industry | ETV Shorts

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Aiken's equine Industry is stemmed in history and the fabric of what Aiken has become over the years...the Mecca for people who love horses!
Blair School of Art | ETV Shorts

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Since 1997, the Blair School of Art has been teaching students how to create photo-realistic paintings through airbrush. The campus is located in Blair, South Carolina and offers students an intensive...
Stepping Up

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Brandon Whitmore loves ballet. The energetic teen has been dancing for 16 years, since the age of 2. During his sophomore year at the Governor's School for Arts and Humanities Brandon suffered a bone...