Santee Cooper Country

Santee Cooper Country is made up of the five counties of Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter.

Santee Cooper Country is made up of the five counties of Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter. Visit lakes and rivers, museums, parks, flower gardens, plantation homes, nature trails, and historic battle grounds.

Third Army Relocation | ETV Shorts

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Third Army Relocation | ETV Shorts
With new facilities and a new area to call home, the City of Sumter is welcoming the Third Army with open arms. The move started in July 2010 and has been a boost not just for Shaw Air Force Base, but...
Calhoun Times | ETV Shorts

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Calhoun Times | ETV Shorts
Founded in 1892, The Calhoun Times is a three-generation family newspaper business serving the residents of Calhoun County. The weekly paper has subscribers not only all over the state but across the...
Mepkin Abbey | ETV Shorts

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Mepkin Abbey | ETV Shorts
Mepkin Abbey is a Trappist Monastery located on the Cooper River in Berkeley County. It's a community of Roman Catholic monks established in 1949. The monks at Mepkin Abbey devote their lives to...
Eatery at the Depot | ETV Shorts

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Eatery at the Depot | ETV Shorts
Eatery at the Depot is a small town restaurant with tons of charm and a delicious menu. The restaurant is located at the Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum in Orangeburg County. Three United...
Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center | ETV Shorts

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Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center | ETV Shorts
The Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center is a 20,000 square foot facility full of archives, memorabilia and the personal histories of the people of Calhoun County. Admission to the museum is free...
Central Carolina Technical College | ETV Shorts

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Central Carolina Technical College | ETV Shorts
The Health Science Center at Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter has gotten a facelift. The new building, in the middle of downtown, is a state-of-the-art facility that was created to give...
Cooper River | ETV Shorts

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Cooper River | ETV Shorts
The Cooper River has made a huge impact on the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The river, known as the "cradle of history of South Carolina," still makes a huge economic impact as an important...
Alligator Hunting | ETV Shorts

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Alligator Hunting | ETV Shorts
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...
Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum | ETV Shorts

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Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum | ETV Shorts
The Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum is the site of the world's first railroad junction. The museum features lots of antiques that were once used by the railway, such as a velocipede, old...