South Carolina ETV and The Post and Courier to host, broadcast and stream 2022 Gubernatorial Debate

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is partnering with The Post and Courier to host a debate for candidates in the 2022 gubernatorial election. The debate will be held on October 26 at SCETV in Columbia and will be aired live on SCETV’s statewide network from 7-8 p.m.

In addition, coverage will be streamed live on the SCETV website, as well as on SCETV’s social media platforms.

Gavin Jackson, host of SCETV’s This Week in South Carolina, will moderate the debate and be joined by Andy Shain from The Post and Courier.

Incumbent Henry McMaster and Democratic candidate Joe Cunningham will participate in the debate.

Press interested in attending or covering this event should RSVP to SCETV Communications at media@scetv.org for details. More information for press is available on the SCETV website. This debate is not open to the general public for in-person attendance.

How to Watch the 2022 Gubernatorial Debate

For more on SCETV, visit www.scetv.org.


QUOTES:

“SCETV continues to cover elections, public policy and government officials, providing South Carolinians with unmatched governmental transparency. Through this partnership with The Post and Courier, we’re excited to have the opportunity to host and broadcast this gubernatorial debate, helping the citizens of this state be informed as they head to the polls.”  –SCETV President and CEO Anthony Padgett


FAST FACTS:

  • SCETV is partnering with The Post and Courier to host a debate for candidates in the 2022 gubernatorial election on October 26.
  • The debate will be held at SCETV in Columbia, SC and broadcast live on the statewide network from 7-8 p.m.
  • The debate will also be streamed live on the SCETV website, as well as on SCETV’s social media platforms.
  • Gavin Jackson, host of SCETV’s This Week in South Carolina, will moderate the debate and be joined by a reporter from The Post and Courier. 
  • Incumbent Henry McMaster and Democratic candidate Joe Cunningham will participate in the debate.

About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. Using television, radio and diverse digital properties, 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. In addition to airing local programs, such as Carolina Classrooms, Making It Grow, Palmetto Scene and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including By The River, Expeditions, Reconnecting Roots, Reel South, Somewhere South, Yoga in Practice and Live from Charleston Music Hall. In addition, SC Public Radio produces the national radio production, Chamber Music from Spoleto Festival USA.

Media Contact:
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org
803-737-3337

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