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United Nations & International Observances

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Collection International Day of Democracy
International Day of Democracy

According to the U.N.,"The International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal, and only with the full participation of and...

Collection International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was established by the U.N. General Assembly to honor and support the victims and survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect the...

Collection International Day of the Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child

In 1995, at the World Conference on Women in Beijing, countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – the most progressive blueprint ever for advancing the rights of not only women...

Collection International Youth Day
International Youth Day

International Youth Day seeks to raise awareness to the cultural and legal issues faced by youth throughout the world. The United Nations defines youth as people between the ages of 15 and 24 years. In 1995, the...

Collection International Day of Peace and World Day of Peace
International Day of Peace and World Day of Peace

Established in 1981, International Day of Peace provides a date for all people, the world over, to commit to peace. In 2001, the General Assembly voted unanimously to designate the Day as a period of non-violence...

Collection World Day of Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice

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Collection World Environment Day
World Environment Day

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. First held in 1974, it has been a...

Collection World Habitat Day
World Habitat Day

In 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is...

Collection World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day seeks to recognize the compassion and bravery of humanitarian workers. Designated by the United Nations in December of 2008 to honor the sacrifices of humanitarian workers, it is celebrated...

Collection World Teachers' Day
World Teachers' Day

Held annually on October 5, this day gives us an opportunity to express our appreciation to our teachers for the special contributions they make to education throughout the school year. Let your favorite teacher...

Collection World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day

On Sept. 27 each year, the world celebrates World Tourism Day. The Day encourages awareness of the importance of tourism, as well as its cultural worth.

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Capital City & Lake Murray Country | A Natural State

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Capital City & Lake Murray Country | A Natural State
This area is made up of the counties of Saluda, Newberry, Richland and Lexington. Visit historical southern homes, state museums, and Riverbanks Zoo. Lake Murray is a haven for all types of water...
Radio - John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address | Artopia

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Radio - John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address | Artopia
John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address (1961) A Closer Look John F. Kennedy rode to his inauguration with the outgoing president, Dwight Eisenhower. Robert Frost read one of his poems at the ceremony...
Roots in the River, Part 2 | Carolina Stories 2

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Roots in the River, Part 2 | Carolina Stories
Episode 2
Bottomland hardwood forests once spread out along the banks of all Southern floodplain rivers, covering 15 million acres. Today, all the great Southern river-bottom forests have been cleared or...
Birthplace of Sweet Tea | ETV Shorts

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Birthplace of Sweet Tea | ETV Shorts
In the late 1700s, a French botanist landed on Middleton Place in Summerville, South Carolina bringing the first tea plants to the United States. The Lowcountry is also home to the only tea plantation...
Zike | ETV Shorts Strawberry Hill USA | ETV Shorts

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Strawberry Hill USA | ETV Shorts
This family-owned market in Gaffney, S.C. is filled with plenty of fresh fruit along with homemade ice cream! The folks at Strawberry Hill USA in Gaffney talk about their loyal customers who become...
Tony the Peanut Man | ETV Shorts Charleston Tea Plantation | ETV Shorts

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Charleston Tea Plantation | ETV Shorts
Teeming with originality and history, the Charleston Tea Plantation on Wadmalaw Island in South Carolina is busy with not only workers cultivating crop but also visitors from around the world. The tea...
Teacher Cadet Program | ETV Shorts

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Teacher Cadet Program | ETV Shorts
The Teacher Cadet program is a high school recruitment program aimed at attracting the state's best and brightest students into the teaching profession. The program provides a hands-on curriculum...
Tony the Peanut Man | ETV Shorts

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Tony the Peanut Man | ETV Shorts
Right in the heart of Market Street, Tony the Peanut Man is an iconic figure, not only for his enthusiastic personality, but for his delicious boiled peanuts! The town of Charleston, as well as the...
Zike | ETV Shorts Dark Corner Distillery | ETV Shorts

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Dark Corner Distillery | ETV Shorts
Nestled in the hills of the South Carolina Upcountry lies a mysterious place known as the Dark Corner. Back in the early 1900s, the Dark Corner was famous for one thing—moonshine. Decades later, two...
Nut House | ETV Shorts

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Nut House | ETV Shorts
The Nut House, located in Ridge Spring, S.C. is packed full of history and tasty treats! The boiled peanut is the State of South Carolina's State Snack!
Willcox Hotel | ETV Shorts

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Willcox Hotel | ETV Shorts
The Willcox Hotel, located in Aiken, South Carolina was built in the late 19th century for Yankees seeking warmth. Closely located to downtown Aiken and Hitchcock Woods, the hotel embodies the history...
Zike | ETV Shorts Agriculture of Oconee County | ETV Shorts

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Agriculture of Oconee County | ETV Shorts
Oconee County has beautiful rolling hills and a rich history in agriculture. It is quickly becoming a destination for agri-tourism within the state. The Carolina Foothill Heritage Fair was created to...
Justina Lasley, Dream Teacher | Original SC

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Justina Lasley, Dream Teacher | Original SC
Justina Lasley is trying to wake up the world. She is an author and founder of the Institute for Dream Studies. Her mission: to tell everyone in the world of the transformative power of his or her...
USC Computer Science Professor Discusses His Career | Carolina Money Soda City Market | Carolina Money

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Soda City Market | Carolina Money
The Soda City Market comes to Main St. Columbia every Saturday, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The market has an exciting atmosphere that brings all types of people together. But where...
Orangeburg Massacre, Part 6 | The Big Picture 6

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Orangeburg Massacre, Part 6 | The Big Picture
Episode 6
Part 6 of the Commemoration of the Orangeburg Massacre on its 40th anniversary: Amid a background that includes the FBI's refusal to reopen the case of the Orangeburg Massacre, residents of Orangeburg...
Part 1, Introduction | Keep it Real - TV Show - Episode 1 Student Video 8

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Student Video
Episode 8
Produced and Hosted by Joshua and Brandon Our video gives teenagers a brief look at the legal consequences of risky behavior. We show the DUI booking process at the Lexington County Sheriff’s...
Part 1, Introduction | Keep it Real - TV Show - Episode 1 Student Video 9

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Student Video
Episode 9
Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised. Written and Directed by Mary Katherine I decided to make my film about the consequences of actions that some teens make. It...
Part 1, Introduction | Keep it Real - TV Show - Episode 1 Reality Check 10

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Reality Check
Episode 10
Video Production and Article by Amanda Alpert When entering middle and high school one does not typically think of violence as a feature in South Carolina public schools. Most recently there has been...
Angela Still, Prison Yoga Teacher | Original SC

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Angela Still, Prison Yoga Teacher | Original SC
“Be here now or nowhere.” It’s a quote Angela Still lives by. Living presently is important to this busy mom of three. At every part of life, she seems to take on challenges head-on. Among her laundry...
Part 1, Introduction | Keep it Real - TV Show - Episode 1 Part 2, Emergency Room | Keep It Real 2

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Part 2, Emergency Room | Keep It Real
Episode 2
Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised. Young people are shown exactly what happens to a patient during a visit to the ER after a trauma-related incident.
Part 1, Introduction | Keep it Real - TV Show - Episode 1 Part 3, Wimberly's Story | Keep It Real 3

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Part 3, Wimberly's Story | Keep It Real
Episode 3
Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised. The Keep It Real team meets a teen, Wimberly, and her family, who have had first-hand experience with a trauma-related incident...
Part 1, Introduction | Keep it Real - TV Show - Episode 1 Part 4, Consequences | Keep It Real 4

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Part 4, Consequences | Keep It Real
Episode 4
Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised. Keep It Real shows teens the after-effects and consequences of a reckless trauma-related incident.
Part 1, Introduction | Keep it Real - TV Show - Episode 1 Part 5, Morgue | Keep It Real 5

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Part 5, Morgue | Keep It Real
Episode 5
Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised. The Keep It Real team is taken to the morgue, where they learn that many teens who are involved in trauma related accidents...
Part 1, Introduction | Keep it Real - TV Show - Episode 1 Part 7, Conclusion | Keep It Real 7

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Part 7, Conclusion | Keep It Real
Episode 7
Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised. The Keep It Real teens discuss their final thoughts after the Keep It Real experience.