Your Stories, Your SCETV
Local news, Local voices
SCETV is embarking on a statewide journey to connect with communities where everyday stories are shared, insights are gathered and the voices of local residents matter.
SCETV’s news team will host town-hall-style discussions on the issues that matter most— from education and the economy to the environment, culture and 2026 statewide elections. Let’s talk, listen and together strengthen the local stories that define our state.
The News Team will be visiting the following areas:*
| November 2025 | Stop 1: Allendale, Barnwell, Aiken and Bamberg |
| February 2026 | Stop 2: Dillon, Marlboro and Chesterfield |
| March 2026 | Stop 3: Abbeville, McCormick and Greenwood |
| May 2026 | Stop 4: Oconee, Pickens and Anderson |
| July 2026 | Stop 5: McClellanville, Awendaw, Georgetown and Horry |
| September 2026 | Stop 6: Charleston, Beaufort and Jasper |
| October 2026 | Stop 7: Fairfield, Chester and Rock Hill |
*This schedule is subject to change. Tour stops may be added as deemed appropriate and feasible.
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October 2025 - Virtual Kickoff Event
This free, livestreamed event introduced a 14-month initiative designed to amplify community voices, strengthen trust in local journalism and elevate youth perspectives across the state. Participants got a preview of the upcoming statewide tour, which will include in-person listening sessions, student journalism workshops and town-hall-style discussions. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division also discussed the essential role of disseminating information during times of emergencies and its partnership with SCETV.
