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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Beaufort's Kazoo Factory | ETV Shorts

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Kazoobie Kazoos, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, is America's only full-time kazoo factory. The company ships fun all over the world and offers folks a tour around the museum and factory. At the...
Bridges to a Brighter Future | ETV Shorts

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Bridges to a Brighter Future is a college access program for Greenville County high school students whose potential outweighs their circumstances. The three-year program starts after ninth grade and...
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...
Parks of Barnwell | ETV Shorts

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The City of Barnwell is not only a place full of history, but it's also a place with a myriad of recreational options. With six parks to meet just about anyone's needs, it makes sense that the slogan...
Anderson | ETV Shorts

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The City of Anderson's downtown is a true beauty! From the historic background and statues to the modern artistic fish, to the words of wisdom on the pavement, there's much to see and do in the...
Artists' View Creations | ETV Shorts

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Located in the heart of downtown Bishopville, S.C. is a unique art gallery and picture framing shop called Artists' View Creations. The shop features the artwork of Jerry and Dona Locklair.
Anderson County: On the Water | ETV Shorts

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Anderson County has lots to offer visitors who seek to find recreation on the water. Anderson recently installed the first ADA-accessible kayak launch along the Saluda River in Powdersville. The kayak...
Anderson's Shoes | ETV Shorts

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Anderson's Shoes has been a Newberry icon for over one hundred years. Located on Main Street, in Newberry, South Carolina, this family-run business specializes in fittings and unique customer service.
The USS Yorktown | Palmetto Scene

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We celebrate the 4th of July with a special look at the USS Yorktown located in Charleston, S.C. We learn how this carrier went from battle to victory during World War II. Also, a tour of all that...