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Saluda Mayor Addy Proclaims May 23rd as "ETV Day"

ETV's Horse Country Road Show to Spotlight Saluda County

For Immediate Release
April 27, 2007

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Columbia, SC...As ETV continues its tour of the lower piedmont region, Saluda County Mayor Frank Addy, Jr. will appear on the ETV Road Show to proclaim Wednesday, May 23 as “ETV Day” in Saluda. The Road Show will broadcast live from the Saluda County Courthouse. The public is cordially invited to attend.

The ETV Road Show brings an interesting blend of live events, including programming on television and radio, as well as educational activities aimed at spotlighting Saluda County to the rest of South Carolina and surrounding states.

ETV will be in the thoroughbred region of South Carolina from May 17-23 visiting and showcasing other communities, including those in Aiken, Edgefield, Barnwell, and McCormick counties.

The schedule of events for May 23 include:

Children’s Events:

Arthur, the title character from the popular TV series on ETV Kids, will be meeting and greeting his young friends at the Saluda County Library from 10 a.m. - noon. The library is located at 101 South Main Street in Saluda. Parents are encouraged to bring cameras to capture the magic.

LIVE BROADCASTS:

12 - 1 p.m. Your Day Broadcast on ETV/ETV Radio/ETV SC Channel

Features lighthearted discussions with residents and local leaders about topics of interest including economic development, the performing arts, and culinary trends. Live music from local musicians adds a festive touch to the broadcast.

3 - 4 p.m. Your Day Extra Broadcast on ETV/ETV SC Channel

This broadcast engages residents and community leaders who offer interesting and fun facts about Saluda and surrounding towns. Live music from local musicians rounds out the afternoon.

4 - 5 p.m. Xpress Broadcast on ETV/ITV/ETV SC Channel

During this interactive call-in program, Dr. Glen Walter hosts candid conversations with Saluda-area Hispanic and non-Hispanic middle and high school students about culture differences. Call-in number: 1-800-763-ETV1.

7 - 8 p.m. ETV Road Show Broadcast on ETV/ETV SC Channel

Highlights include live and taped segments that feature Saluda County history, the birthplace of the Alamo, the burgeoning trail riding business, the town of Ridge Spring, economic development, the growing Hispanic community’s contributions to the region, musical performances from local artists and more. Encore presentation airs on Sunday, May 27 at 5 p.m.

Viewers in South Carolina’s equestrian hub can tune into ETV on WEBA-TV, channel 14; WRLK-TV, channel 35 and ETV Radio on WLJK (89.1 FM). The South Carolina Channel is ETV’s digital broadcast service committed to airing events and programs of interest to those in the Palmetto State and surrounding areas. Viewers should contact their local cable company for availability of the South Carolina Channel.

Underwriters for the Horse Country edition of the ETV Road Show are: Aiken Downtown Development Association, Aiken Regional Medical Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Saluda County, South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, University of South Carolinaâ€”Aiken, Houndslake Realty, Edgefield Chamber of Commerce, Edgefield County, Mount Vintage Properties, Town of Edgefield, Town of Johnston, Town of Trenton, Trenton Community Development Association, Wachovia, and the Wild Turkey Federation.

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.