Ridgeway | ETV Shorts

Full of beauty and small town charm, Ridgeway offers visitors a chance to step back in time to experience the Old South past. Visitors can see the world's smallest police station, have lunch at the Tea Room and even see some antiques at the local hardware store.

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Big Buck Racing | ETV Shorts
In 1997, The Grand National Cross Country held its first race at Big Buck in Union County, S.C. In that time, over 15,000 riders from all over the world have participated in the Big Buck GNCC events.
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Blair School of Art | ETV Shorts
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...
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Boykin | ETV Shorts
Step back in time with a trip to the town of Boykin, S.C. This town can be called a modern-day Mayberry of sorts with specialty shops, wonderful restaurants and lots of history.
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Broom Lady | ETV Shorts
The Broom Place, located in Boykin, South Carolina is an amazing shop where you step back in time right when you walk through the doors. Susan Simpson is known around town as "The Broom Lady."
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Catawba Art Exhibit | Palmetto Scene
In the late 1990s, the Catawba Nation received federal recognition. Photojournalist and Filmmaker Catherine Bauknight set out to document the revival of the tribe. Her photo essay exhibit at the...
Ridgeway | ETV Shorts Chester County Historical Society Museum | ETV Shorts

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Chester County Historical Society Museum | ETV Shorts
The Chester County Historical Society Museum is housed in the old 1914 jail in downtown Chester. The museum has many unique items ranging from one of a kind paintings to the largest Indian arrowhead...
Ridgeway | ETV Shorts Chesterfield | ETV Shorts

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Chesterfield | ETV Shorts
Founded in 1785, the Town of Chesterfield is one year older than the City of Columbia. It's also the smallest county seat in South Carolina. The Chesterfield County Courthouse is home to the Chamber...
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Cordial Churchman Bowtie Company | ETV Shorts
The Cordial Churchman bowtie company all started when Ellie Stager made a bowtie for her husband, Andy, back in 2009. The business is booming with an office on Main Street, national and international...
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Freddie Vanderford | ETV Shorts
Freddie Vanderford's passion for music started at an early age when he befriended legendary blues harmonica player Peg Leg Sam at the age of 16. Vanderford's talent and enthusiasm for music has earned...
Ridgeway | ETV Shorts Main Street Children's Museum | ETV Shorts

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Main Street Children's Museum | ETV Shorts
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Newshour and Fort Mill High School | ETV Shorts
Fort Mill High School's television production class has something new to add to there resume. The students have been participating in a program called Student Reporting Labs where they get the...
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Reconciliation | ETV Shorts
Two men, Larry Doby and Bernard Baruch, are honored together in the form of bronze sculptures in downtown Camden, South Carolina. Both were Camden natives who went on to leave an indelible mark on the...
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River's Edge Restaurant and Bakery | ETV Shorts
The River's Edge Restaurant and Bakery is a Cheraw landmark in Chesterfield County. The expansive menu and homemade desserts have been making folks from all over the world smile.
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Ruff & Company | ETV Shorts
Located in downtown Ridgeway, South Carolina, Ruff & Company is hardware store with a twist. Ruff & Company started in 1840 and has long since been a landmark in the community. The store has lots of...
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Smyrna: South Carolina's Smallest Town | ETV Shorts
Right outside the bustling city of Rock Hill is South Carolina's smallest town. Loaded with charm, Smyrna may be the tiniest town in the state, but they are big on keeping a sense of community.
Ridgeway | ETV Shorts South Carolina Jazz Festival | ETV Shorts

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South Carolina Jazz Festival | ETV Shorts
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Ridgeway | ETV Shorts South Carolina Railroad Museum | ETV Shorts

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South Carolina Railroad Museum | ETV Shorts
The South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro, South Carolina was established in 1973 by a group of railroad enthusiasts. Since then, the museum has grown and now operates five miles of track to...
Ridgeway | ETV Shorts Southern African American Heritage Center | ETV Shorts

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Southern African American Heritage Center | ETV Shorts
Founded in 2010, The Southern African American Heritage Center is dedicated to collecting and preserving the contributions of members of the community of Chesterfield County. The museum is open...
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Springs Mills Acousticot Bed | 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...
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Union County Development | ETV Shorts
Union County is easily counted as a prized location for industry, boasting easy access to area interstates, an ethical workforce, and available land with incentives. With a quaint downtown area, Union...