Capital City & Lake Murray Country

The Capital City & Lake Murray Country is made up of the counties of Saluda, Newberry, Richland and Lexington.

The Capital City & Lake Murray Country 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-related activities. Canoe three rivers, or walk the boardwalk through the Congaree National Park.

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.

Bill's Music Shop | ETV Shorts

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"Friday At Bill's" is a story about music and it's also a story about a small business in transition. Bill Wells, founder of Bill's Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor, died in November 2011, and his son...

C.T. Summer Hardware Store | ETV Shorts

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If you can't find it at the C.T. Summer Hardware Store, you probably don't need it. The Newberry tourist's magnet is equal parts hardware store, antiques store and museum. This fifth generation store...

Canoeing for Kids | ETV Shorts

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For the past 11 years, Canoeing for Kids has been serving disadvantaged kids all over South Carolina. This non-profit organization has put over 12,000 kids on the water--kids that normally wouldn't...

City Roots | ETV Shorts

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City Roots is an in-town sustainable 2.75 acre farm in the city of Columbia. This urban farm not only grows fresh, organic food for the community but it's also grown roots in the hearts of the people...

Di Prato's Delicatessen | ETV Shorts

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Di Prato's is a New York Style Deli located in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina. Since opening in 2004, the deli has grown numerous fans. The staple, pimento cheese, has been such a hit that Di...

G.I.R.L Power | ETV Shorts

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A program at Swansea High School is creating buzz around campus. It's called G.I.R.L Power- Girls Illustrating Respect and Leadership. The group studies everything from effective communication skills...

Gasthaus Zur Elli | ETV Shorts

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Gasthaus Zur Elli is an authentic German restaurant located right on Main Street in Prosperity, South Carolina. The restaurant owner and chef, Miss Wendy, has been making customers happy for years in...

Lexington County Museum | ETV Shorts

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Uniquely located on seven acres of land in the heart of Lexington, the Lexington County Museum offers history buffs and novices alike a chance to travel back in time. The Museum is situated as a...

License Plate Artist | ETV Shorts

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Jim Lalumondier has been creating and teaching art for sixteen years. Recently, his new style of art has created a big stir by using something people see every day...license plates! According to...

Needler | ETV Shorts

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Located on Main Street in Lexington, The Needler serves knitting and needlepoint enthusiasts across South Carolina. The family-owned business caters to customers' needs by providing one-on-one...

Nut House | ETV Shorts

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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!

Ridge Spring | ETV Shorts

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Ridge Spring was founded in 1771, chartered in 1864, and has a population of a little over 700. It is a busy little town with five antique shops, a wonderful restaurant and lots of farmland all around...

Saluda County Economic Development | ETV Shorts

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With a sound agricultural base and a high performing school system, Saluda County, S.C. is working toward bringing manufacturers to their area of the state.

Saluda County Schools | ETV Shorts

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Saluda County has history, agriculture, great people and high achieving schools. We sit down with Saluda County's Superintendent to see how the students in Saluda are making the grade.

SC State Farmers Market | ETV Shorts

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The South Carolina State Farmers Market started out on Assembly Street in Columbia. Then, in the early 1950's it moved to Bluff Road next to Williams Brice stadium where it operated for a number of...

Straw Bale House | ETV Shorts

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The Straw Bale House in Winnsboro, South Carolina was started as a project for students in the Sustainable Construction class at Midlands Technical College. The retreat was designed for a child who...