South Carolina ETV
Carolina Stories weekly series highlights the rich cultural and historical landscape that is South Carolina. From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the stories are as geographically diverse as their subject matter and they are all produced by ETV's production teams.
Television: Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Television Episodes
For the pirates who once wreaked havoc on our shores are returning to ETV's airwaves, and they are coming for you.
"Carolina Stories: Pirates of the Carolinas," digs up the true tales of treachery and villainy that occurred off the coasts of North and South Carolina during the Golden Age of Piracy. The hour-long documentary airs on the 289th anniversary of the death of the most infamous marauder of them all, Blackbeard.
Thursday - March 25, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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Roots in the River: The Story of the Congaree National Park
“Roots in the River” chronicles the history of the Palmetto State’s national landmark. From the initial attempts to harvest the forest’s massive virgin cypresses in the 1890s through the grass-roots struggles of the 1970s to preserve it; to its classification as a National Park in 2003, the hour-long program is a sweeping look at the breathtaking ecosystem of champion trees, primeval landscapes and diverse plant and animal life in Lower Richland County. The show also features scenes from a recent reunion of the young team of activists from the 1970s that banded together to save the Congaree Swamp.
Through interviews with park preservationists, residents of Lower Richland County, park staff, local environmentalists, and archival as well as present-day footage, the program also examines the powerful story of race and social equity in the historic predominantly African-American community.
For a copy of the program, visit the ETV Store!
Check out the Congaree Swamp Stories website!
Next airdate is Earth Day, April 22 at 9 p.m.
Thursday - April 22, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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Early every weekday morning, a fleet of small motorboats launches from the Mount Arena landing on Sandy Island, taking residents to work along South Carolina’s Grand Strand. The children board the school boat, the Prince Washington, for the daily trip to mainland schools. However, residents do not seem to mind that there are no roads on or off the island. In fact, they fought to keep it this way. The program takes a multi-faceted look at the sensitive issue of environmental development along this stretch of South Carolina’s coastline. A year in the making, this program explores thecomplex issues surrounding the threat of development to Sandy Island, the residents and the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Perspectives from all the main players in the debate – from the residents who are descended from freed slaves, to the environmentalists, to the developers themselves – are offered during this unflinching look. To order a copy of this program, visit the ETV Store
Thursday - May 13, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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Recently Aired Premiere Episodes
“The Show behind the Show”
Theatrical productions in Myrtle Beach are a big draw for the tourists that visit the area – but what goes into providing entertainment for the masses? How did Myrtle Beach turn into home for all of these diverse and talented performers? SCETV goes behind the scenes of some of the biggest shows at the beach, giving a glimpse into the theatrical production process. Come with us as we visit Legends in Concert, The Carolina Opry, The Palace Theatre, the Alabama Theatre and Medieval Times.
They say the real show is the show behind the show, and you’ll need your BACKSTAGE PASS! to see what it really takes to make the magic happen.
Produced and directed by Lynn Cornfoot and Steve Folks
Thursday - March 11, 2010 at 8:00 pm
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NatureScene was one of the most successful series by South Carolina ETV, taking viewers for a field trip in nature with Naturalist Rudy Mancke from 1978 to 2003. This program is a special look at the beloved show with all new interviews with Rudy, Hosts Beryl Dakers and Jim Welch, and Director of Photography Allen Sharpe reminiscing about the show and why it was so important to them personally.
A Look Back At NatureScene showcases the beautiful High Definition (HD) footage from the last two seasons.
Thursday - March 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm
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The Turtle Ladies of Charleston County
Tells the story of the dedicated team of women (and a few men) who are making a positive impact on the endangered sea turtle population along the South Carolina coast. From the joyous release of rehabilitated turtles, to the heartwrenching deaths of those that are too sick to survive, this program provides a better understanding of the close bond between humans and the natural world. Narrated by author and turtle lady Mary Alice Monroe. Produced, directed and written by Lynn Cornfoot and edited by Elaine Cooper.
Track turtles at seaturtle.org and visit the SC Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program website.
To order a copy of this program, visit the ETV Store.
Thursday - March 04, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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Juke Joints and Honky Tonk Legends
Their Gaillard Auditoriums are large, non-descript rooms with wooden tables, metal chairs, and a bar. Their Bi-Lo Center ushers and doormen are friends and family who double as roadies. Yet, for the love of the music, the performers and fans leave their 9 to 5 jobs to venture down the back roads of small southern communities to remote watering holes for down home blues, country and western, and bluegrass entertainment.
This program is an excursion into a larger-than-life culture with roots that trace back to traditional African and folk music. It explores this nonconformist genre and the people who seek to preserve it.
Thursday - February 18, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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From the late 1800’s to present day, the game of baseball has played an important role in the history and culture surrounding the Upstate of South Carolina. Many baseball greats started their careers in either the Textile Mill Leagues or the segregated Negro Leagues. Baseball in the Upstate explores the fascination of baseball, and why it remains one of the favorite pastimes in the area. Produced and directed by Mitzi Adams.
To order a DVD, visit the http://etvstore.org/productlink.asp?pid=1354705675
Thursday - February 11, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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A True Likeness tells the story of a little-known African-American photographer from South Carolina whose posthumous discovery transcended stereotypes and brought to light a significant legacy. Richard Samuel Roberts is heralded as one of the south’s most accomplished photographers of the 1920's and 1930's. He was a self-taught artist with a determination to become a master portrait maker, with every image a true likeness of the subject. But for more than 40 years after his death his work remained lost to all but his family and friends.
Thursday - February 11, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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John Derrick, Director of Web Content
E-mail: jderrick@scetv.org
For more information about Carolina Stories, contact:
Amy Shumaker, Executive Producer
Voice: (803) 737-3433
Fax: (803) 737-2374
E-mail: shumaker@scetv.org
Production - Carolina Stories
South Carolina ETV
1101 George Rogers Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29201-4761
Phone: 803-737-3545
