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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Steel Drum Band | ETV Shorts

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The Waccamaw Intermediate School has a Steel Drum Band called The Calypso Gators. The band is made up of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students, and being a part of this band is teaching them more than just...
Chesterfield | ETV Shorts

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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...
Johnston: Peach Capital of the World | ETV Shorts

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Located just about 100 miles from the center of the state is the "Peach Capital of the World." Johnston is a small town with a large variety of restaurants and shops that makes this "Mayberry," as the...
Gray Court | ETV Shorts

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Located in the northwest corner of Laurens County, the town of Gray Court is full of many historic homes and churches. The town offers history buffs a chance to walk through a pioneer village and...
Beaufort County: Top 100 Communities | ETV Shorts

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With over 300 applications submitted for competition, the Beaufort County School District was one of 100 counties in the country awarded the designation of Top 100 Communities for young people.
Williamsburg Historical Museum | ETV Shorts

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Located in downtown Kingstree, the Williamsburg Historical Museum offers guests a chance to see antique china, early maps and even a dug-canoe. The museum also has the County Record newspaper on...
Triangle Restaurant | ETV Shorts

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Serving folks since 1961, the Triangle Restaurant is an icon of the Johnston community. The restaurant has changed hands many times but one thing has been a constant - the triangle shape of the...
Zike | ETV Shorts

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Zike is a new hybrid invention that combines the characteristics of a scooter and a bike. Created in Greenville, Zikes were invented to not only improve childhood obesity but to bring manufacturing...
Inside a Yarn Factory | ETV Shorts

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Parkdale in Gaffney, S.C. is one of the largest yarn factories in the world. They produce enough yarn to go to the moon and back multiple times a day and use the most up-to-date technology to make...