The Upcountry | ETV Shorts

South Carolina's Upcountry is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes the following counties: Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg.

South Carolina's Upcountry is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes the following counties: Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg. There are waterfalls, lakes and rivers, forests, valleys, and scenic highways. Tourists can whitewater raft on the Chattooga River, hike and horseback ride along mountain trails, camp, fishing, and play golf.

Agriculture of Oconee County | ETV Shorts

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Oconee County has beautiful rolling hills and a rich history in agriculture. It is quickly becoming a destination for agri-tourism within the state. The Carolina Foothill Heritage Fair was created to...

Anderson | ETV Shorts

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The City of Anderson's downtown is a true beauty! From the historic background and statues to the modern artistic fish, to the words of wisdom on the pavement, there's much to see and do in the...

Anderson County Economic Development | ETV Shorts

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Once a booming textile county, Anderson is experiencing new economic development.

Anderson County: On the Water | ETV Shorts

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Anderson County has lots to offer visitors who seek to find recreation on the water. Anderson recently installed the first ADA-accessible kayak launch along the Saluda River in Powdersville. The kayak...

Bridges to a Brighter Future | ETV Shorts

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Bridges to a Brighter Future is a college access program for Greenville County high school students whose potential outweighs their circumstances. The three-year program starts after ninth grade and...

Carolina Foothills Artisan Center | ETV Shorts

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The Carolina Foothills Artisan Center, located in Chesnee, is a 2,000 square foot gallery space exhibiting artists work from the foothills of South Carolina to lower North Carolina.

Dark Corner Distillery | ETV Shorts

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Nestled in the hills of the South Carolina Upcountry lies a mysterious place known as the Dark Corner. Back in the early 1900s, the Dark Corner was famous for one thing—moonshine. Decades later, two...

Embroidering Starfields | ETV Shorts

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Gaffney Embroidery is a unique shop that creates all of the starfield patterns that go on our American Flags. It's one of the few in the United States and they are located in Gaffney, S.C.

Eyewitnesses to 9/11: From Tragedy to Transformation | ETV Shorts

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The "Eyewitnesses to 9/11: From Tragedy to Transformation" exhibit located in Gaffney, South Carolina consists of artifacts and accounts of the events of September 11, 2001 and its aftermath. This...

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...

Next Innovation Center | ETV Shorts

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The Next Innovation Center in Greenville is a collaborative group of companies and entrepreneurs that have come together in the same building to share office space and ideas. There are software...

Oconee County Ecotourism | ETV Shorts

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Oconee, meaning "land beside water," lives up to its name with three man-made lakes. Fishing, boating and skiing are just a few of the activities that take place on the lakes and rivers year-round...

Oconee Events | ETV Shorts

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Oconee has events! In addition to being located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, there are festivals going on all the time. Westminster has the Apple Festival and Mayberry Days. In Walhalla, there's...

Sassafras Mountain | ETV Shorts

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As the highest point in South Carolina, Sassafras Mountain boosts tremendous views of three neighboring states: Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. It is also part of the Appalachian Mountains.

Stepping Up

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Brandon Whitmore loves ballet. The energetic teen has been dancing for 16 years, since the age of 2. During his sophomore year at the Governor's School for Arts and Humanities Brandon suffered a bone...

Strawberry Hill USA | ETV Shorts

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This family-owned market in Gaffney, S.C. is filled with plenty of fresh fruit along with homemade ice cream! The folks at Strawberry Hill USA in Gaffney talk about their loyal customers who become...

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...