Low Country & Resort Islands

The Lowcountry Region is comprised of Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort and Colleton counties.

The Lowcountry Region is comprised of Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort and Colleton counties. As expected, due to its coastal location, fishing, sailing, hunting, bird watching, paddling, surfing opportunities abound. You can also visit lighthouses, historic buildings, museums, art galleries, as well as the Penn Center Historic District.

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.

Beaufort's Kazoo Factory | ETV Shorts

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Kazoobie Kazoos, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, is America's only full-time kazoo factory. The company ships fun all over the world and offers folks a tour around the museum and factory. At the...

Bee City | ETV Shorts

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Located between Summerville and Walterboro, Bee City is a honeybee farm and petting zoo. Bee City's focus is to educate the public on the importance of honeybees. The petting zoo is a main attraction...

Birthplace of Sweet Tea | ETV Shorts

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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...

Colleton County Arts | ETV Shorts

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Lowcountry art is just part of what makes Colleton County such a unique place to visit. The county is home to the South Carolina Artisan Center, and the Arts Council provides a myriad of opportunities...

Colleton County Ecotourism | ETV Shorts

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Colleton County, known as the front porch of the Lowcountry, offers tons of opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast. They have everything from hunting and fishing to boating and bird watching.

Colleton Museum, Farmer's Market & Antiques | ETV Shorts

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Colleton County is not only the front porch of the Lowcountry, but it's also full of history and antiques. A new partnership was recently created to join the new Colleton Museum and Farmer's Market...

Farm to Table in Beaufort | ETV Shorts

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Many of Beaufort's restaurants are not only locally owned and operated, but also have strong partnerships with many of the local farms. Saltus Executive Chef, Brian Waters, explains why buying and...

Jasper County Economic Development | ETV Shorts

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Strategically located near Savannah and Hilton Head, many companies are moving into Jasper County for the close location to I-95. According to the County Administrator, though, there is also a high...

Le Creuset of America | ETV Shorts

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Le Creuset has been making waves in the culinary field since the late 1500s. Known for their cast-iron pots, the company has continued to grow over the years. In the small town of Early Branch, in...

Oyotunji African Village | ETV Shorts

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Oyotunji African Village is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina and was founded by the late Oba Efuntola Oseijeman Adelabu Adefunmi in 1970. Today the village is promoted as an authentic Yoruba...

Ridgeland Veterans Memorial Park | ETV Shorts

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The Town of Ridgeland Veterans Memorial Park is dedicated to all service men and women from Jasper County.

Yemassee Train Depot | ETV Shorts

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In the center of small-town Yemassee, S.C. is a train depot that is full of character and history. Between 1915 and 1965, the train depot served as the Marine Corps gateway to Parris Island and saw...