http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/ Carolina Stories weekly series highlights the rich cultural and historical landscape that is South Carolina. Thursdays at 9 p.m. on SCETV. en egoodwin@scetv.org Copyright 2013 2013-01-19T00:00:09+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/space_heroes/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/space_heroes/#When:23:00:09Z Passion, honor, and perseverance launched three South Carolina natives into history books and into the South Carolina Hall of Fame. "Space Heroes" chronicles the incredible journey taken by Charles M. Duke, Jr., Ronald Erwin McNair and Charles F. Bolden, Jr. on their way into outer-space.  Their inspiring success stories remind all South Carolinians that anything is possible, if you believe in yourself and aren't afraid of hard work.  2013-01-18T23:00:09+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/the_education_of_harvey_gantt/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/the_education_of_harvey_gantt/#When:13:43:53Z In 1960, a talented African-American student from Charleston, Harvey Gantt, graduated from high school and decided to become an architect. Clemson College was the only school in South Carolina that offered a degree in his chosen field. In January of 1963, with the help of NAACP lawyer Matthew J. Perry, Gantt won a lawsuit against Clemson and was peacefully admitted to the college, making him the first African-American student to attend a formerly all-white school in South Carolina.  The program is narrated by Tony Award-winning actress and singer Phylicia Rashād and features historic civil rights photographs by Cecil Williams. 2013-01-18T13:43:53+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/man_and_moment_charles_murray_defining_a_hero/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/man_and_moment_charles_murray_defining_a_hero/#When:14:22:27Z Charles P. Murray, Jr. was a young commanding officer in the 3rd Infantry Division near Kaysersberg, France. His heroic actions on December 16, 1944 propelled him into history and he was awarded the Medal of Honor.  Other achievments included the French Legion of Honor and military and civic awards through the decades of service to country, including the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Colonel Murray's life was defined by heroism and humility, a sacred obligation to serve his country. Underwriting grants from Gayle O. Averyt, William Barnet III, Dan and Sharon Roach and Santee Cooper enabled the telling of his story, from France to V-E Day commemorative honors in Salzburg, Austria, and to Columbia, South Carolina, which he called home. 2012-11-20T14:22:27+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/man_and_moment_t._moffatt_burriss_and_the_crossing/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/man_and_moment_t._moffatt_burriss_and_the_crossing/#When:13:57:02Z Few know the privilege of being portrayed on the silver screen by Robert Redford, but that's exactly what happened to South Carolinian Moffatt Burriss. Major Cook, Redford's character in "A Bridge Too Far," was based in part on Burriss' heroic actions during World War II. The 1977 film tells Hollywood's version of the failed attempt to capture several bridges in Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in history. The film is part of the South Carolinians in World War II project, which is a partnership between The State newspaper, ETV and the ETV Endowment. The production was funded by the AT&T Foundation. 2012-11-20T13:57:02+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/backstage_pass/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/backstage_pass/#When:03:05:48Z “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 To order a DVD, visit the ETV Store or call 1-800-553-7752  2012-10-31T03:05:48+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/steel_roads_and_iron_men/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/steel_roads_and_iron_men/#When:00:00:01Z Ride the Rails of South Carolina Steel Roads and Iron Men takes a journey through the railroading industry in South Carolina. The program revisits the early days of giant steam-driven locomotives and travels into the modern era of diesel-powered trains. To purchase a copy visit www.etvstore.org or call 1-800-553-7752. 2012-09-21T00:00:01+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/nuestro_futuro_our_future/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/nuestro_futuro_our_future/#When:23:00:23Z "Nuestro Futuro (Our Future)" features five Hispanic youths in South Carolina who are at different stages of adapting to American culture. As immigrants, they have endured major difficulties such as learning a new language, attending school and dealing with the prejudices that are associated with being a newcomer. This new role also has repercussions within the family structure since they often become the lifeline for Spanish-speaking family members. The show also examines the settlements of Hispanic families in South Carolina and their ties across the border. 2012-09-19T23:00:23+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/born_to_rebel_driven_to_excel/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/born_to_rebel_driven_to_excel/#When:18:24:44Z In this film biography of South Carolinian Dr. Benjamin Mays, Andrew Young says it this way: “If there hadn’t been a Benjamin Mays, there wouldn’t have been a Martin Luther King, Jr.” The legacy of this South Carolina native is explored in the new film, Born to Rebel, Driven to Excel from South Carolina ETV. Benjamin Mays, from Epworth, South Carolina, saw the racism and forced segregation of life around him and decided to challenge it with education and religion. Against the advice of his father, Mays pursued a formal education and rose to the top of his class, becoming Dean of Religion at Howard University, and later earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago. He would become president of Morehouse College in 1940, and his influence on civil rights and education for the next three decades would reach far and wide. He met with Mahatma Gandhi, led Atlanta’s desegregation effort, and convinced Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell to (secretly) sponsor students. He was mentor and spiritual father to Martin Luther King, Jr., who credited him as his inspiration for entering the ministry. King selected Mays to give his eulogy in the event of his death, a task Mays would fulfill. Interviewees include Andrew Young, Hank Aaron, Mays’ great niece Dr. Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp, and Dr. Robert Franklin, current president of Morehouse College. Born to Rebel, Driven to Excel is part of a continuing South Carolina ETV series on inductees to the South Carolina Hall of Fame. The producer/director is Tabitha Safdi, and the executive producers are Steve Folks and Amy Shumaker.  ETV would like to acknowledge the work of Dr. Grace Jordan McFadden, founder and director of USC's Oral History and Cultural Project and Director of African American Studies at the University. Dr. McFadden was the producer of the 25-part series "The Quest for Civil Rights: Oral Recollections of Black South Carolinians," of which archival excerpts were included in this documentary. 2012-08-31T18:24:44+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/pee_wee/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/pee_wee/#When:22:59:02Z Pee Wee delves into the mysteries behind the most notorious criminal in South Carolina history, mass murderer Pee Wee Gaskins. The story reveals South Carolina's loss of innocence during this time and explores how this case changed the way law enforcement approaches all crimes in the state. 2012-08-02T22:59:02+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/the_vanishing_generation/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/carolina_stories/show/the_vanishing_generation/#When:23:00:36Z It has been over sixty years since the end of World War II, and the last of the South Carolina veterans who fought against the Empire of Japan and Nazi Germany are now dying at an alarming rate. Soon their living memories will be gone and World War II will simply become another chapter in history. The Vanishing Generation is a powerful visualization of the first-hand accounts of World War II by South Carolina veterans. These personal remembrances tell the story of what these men experienced, and how it not only changed the world but their lives as well. To purchase a copy shop www.etvstore.org or call 1-800-553-7752 2012-05-31T23:00:36+00:00