http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/ A weekly program designed to inform, entertain and enlighten viewers across the state. The Big Picture provides an in-depth look at the issues and topics of interest to South Carolinians. en acrouch@scetv.org Copyright 2013 2013-05-30T18:30:31+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/state_ports_authority/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/state_ports_authority/#When:18:30:31Z One of South Carolina’s biggest economic drivers – the ports - not only is bringing industry and growth to the coast, but all over the state as well, especially with a new development in the Greenville/Spartanburg area.  We look at this new development in Greer, SC and we sit down with the head of the State Ports Authority, Jim Newsome, to talk the future of the ports. 2013-05-30T18:30:31+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/literacy_2030/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/literacy_2030/#When:18:33:55Z Literacy continues to be a growing problem in South Carolina, and the Central Carolina Community Foundation recently formed a program called Literacy 2030 to try to combat the problem.  The program is a group of community leaders that have united to tackle the goal of reaching 100% literacy in the Midlands by 2030. We talk with some of these stakeholders and discuss how strengthening literacy in our state will not only grow our economy, but will make a better South Carolina. 2013-05-23T18:33:55+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/sc_highways/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/sc_highways/#When:18:30:47Z One issue that is in the forefront of both political parties this legislative session is funding over S.C.'s highways and interstates. We sit down with S.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Robert St. Onge and with legislative leaders to discuss how the state must address failing roads for the livelihood and safety of South Carolina and its citizens. 2013-05-16T18:30:47+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/congressman_clyburn_20_years_in_congress/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/congressman_clyburn_20_years_in_congress/#When:18:30:16Z This year's SC Democratic Party's Jefferson Jackson dinner will honor Congressman Jim Clyburn's 20 years serving in Congress, with a special keynote by Vice President Joe Biden. Guest host Charles Bierbauer sits down with the Congressman to discuss his time in Washington, and we bring you highlights of the Jefferson Jackson dinner, along with the SC Republican Party's Silver Elephant dinner. 2013-05-09T18:30:16+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/the_future_of_nursing/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/the_future_of_nursing/#When:18:30:49Z Nurses have become an essential part of meeting the healthcare needs of South Carolinians, especially in rural areas.  The Big Picture looks at how the role of nurses has changed over the years and what the profession will look like in the future. 2013-05-02T18:30:49+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/guns_in_schools/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/guns_in_schools/#When:18:30:32Z The tragic school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut made our nation stop and mourn for the children that were lost and then focus on how we protect them in schools.  The Big Picture looks at several proposals in our state, including more School Resource Officers and arming teachers and administrators in the schools.  We also talk with the head of the State Law Enforcement Division, Mark Keel, on what he believes are the best solutions for keeping our children safe. 2013-04-25T18:30:32+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/youth_leadership/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/youth_leadership/#When:18:30:05Z The future of our state and country rests solely in the hands of our children; which makes it all the more important that we train our youth to be leaders in all aspects of their lives.  We talk with several groups, whose main focus is to prepare the next generation to be future leaders in our communities. 2013-04-18T18:30:05+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/tim_scott/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/tim_scott/#When:18:30:35Z With the election for Tim Scott's former Congressional seat - District 1 - a month away, we re-air the special one on one interview with him after he was sworn in as the new United States Senator representing South Carolina.   Watch Senator Tim Scott on PBS. See more from wrlk. 2013-04-11T18:30:35+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/act_388_and_education/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/act_388_and_education/#When:20:23:50Z In 2006, Act 388 passed the General Assembly; giving home owners a tax exemption and changing the way South Carolina funds public education in our state.  Donna London of the Strom Thurmond Institute at Clemson University, sits down with educators, legislators, and community leaders to discuss the impact this legislation has had on S.C.'s funding of public education. 2013-03-28T20:23:50+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/social_determinants_of_healthcare/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/social_determinants_of_healthcare/#When:18:30:11Z Recently, the Medical University of South Carolina hosted a conference to discuss the role social determinants, along with disparities, play in our nation's health and what the best way is to address these rising problems. We sit down with MUSC President Ray Greenberg to discuss what MUSC is doing in the community and what the most significant determinants are in South Carolina that continue to affect the health of our citizens. 2013-02-28T18:30:11+00:00