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 2013-06-27T18:30:15+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/southern_cooking/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/southern_cooking/#When:18:30:15Z Has Charleston become the new southern food capital of the United States? For three of the last five years, the recipient of the James Beard Award for best chef in the Southeast has hailed from the Holy City. The Big Picture travels to the coast to talk--and eat--with the experts. 2013-06-27T18:30:15+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/healthy_south_carolina/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/healthy_south_carolina/#When:18:30:05Z Obesity can be the catalyst of many serious diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, which have major impact on the overall health of South Carolinians and the economy.  We look at programs throughout the state that are trying to decrease obesity in our citizens, in turn making them healthier.  We sit down with Director of DHEC, Catherine Templeton, on why this is such an important issue and what her agency is doing to help. 2013-06-20T18:30:05+00:00 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/2013_legislative_update/ http://www.scetv.org/index.php/the_big_picture/show/2013_legislative_update/#When:18:30:22Z 2013-06-13T18:30:22+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:18:30:34Z 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. 2013-06-06T18:30:34+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:18:33:43Z 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. 2013-05-23T18:33:43+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/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