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ETV's "The Big Picture" Examines the Tragic Loss of Nine Charleston Firefighters

Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m.

For Immediate Release
June 19, 2007

Columbia, SC...At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, ETV's "The Big Picture" will present an in-depth look at Monday's tragic fire that claimed the lives of nine firefighters in Charleston.

ETV news and public affairs Managing Editor and Host Andrew Gobeil will speak with Charleston officials about the events that transpired, how the fire department and the city have reacted to the loss, and what can be learned that might prevent future deaths.

The program will also explore the history of South Carolina firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. 

Encore presentations of "The Big Picture" can be seen Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m.

South Carolina ETV is the state's public educational broadcasting network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television, radio and the web, SCETV's mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning.

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For more information, contact Rob Schaller at (803) 737-6556 or rschaller@scetv.org.