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Merry And Bright In Monetta
It takes six years to grow a Christmas tree — talk about a commitment! But in the small town of Monetta, families look to Tom Sawyer for their annual tradition of picking the best tree for their…
A Voice For The Community In Edgefield
Lydia Wherry’s family has been connected to the Edgefield Advertiser—the Palmetto State’s longest continuously running newspaper—for six generations. Lydia shares with Devyn what it was like growing…
Honoring Heritage In Bluffton
The Gullah Geechee people are descendants of the enslaved Africans who lived in the coastal regions of South Carolina. But their stories—and relevance to state history—didn’t end at liberation.…
Ladies Of The Letter In Hartsville
A typewriter in her closet. That’s what Hartsville’s Elizabeth Boatwright Coker used to write her novels, at a time where a woman’s ambition usually took a backseat to everything else. That’s why the…
A Sanctuary In Summerton
The area around the town of Summerton isn’t exactly known for its hustle and bustle. But there’s still something wholesome and peaceful tucked into its lush, green landscape. Along with his business…
Hard Work On A Half Shell In McClellanville
McClellanville is a very small town—one of the smallest we’ve ever featured on the Porch. But it’s known all over the state for its fish and seafood. And even today, its locally-sourced fare attracts…
A Sustainable Farming Legacy In Chester
Ethan Bedford is a jack of all trades — and he kind of has to be, as the owner of Hazelwood Dairy Farms in Chester. He and his family run the farm, an agricultural center, a rodeo arena and a general…
A Farm-to-Table Delight in Conway
Darren Smith, owner and head chef at Conway’s Rivertown Bistro, has had an extraordinary journey. Starting as a child in his grandma's kitchen, he passed on formal culinary school in exchange for…
A Hub For Bluegrass In West Columbia
In the 1980s, the late Bill Wells wanted to build a place where families could enjoy the music he loved. He and his wife opened Bill’s Music Shop and Pickin’ Parlor — part shop, part venue, part…
The Palmetto Porch Season 4
New places, new stories, same Southern charm. Host Devyn Whitmire brings us another season on the Porch, highlighting individuals who contribute to their town's unique character, charm and enduring…
S3E10 In North Charleston, Find Community Over Sounds And Spirits
Scott Newitt, co-founder of Firefly Distillery, started out with a job in the wine industry and a love of music. With that in mind, it makes sense for South Carolina’s largest distillery to also be a…
S3E9 Mitchelville’s History Unearthed
Before going through her studies at Binghamton University, Dr. Katherine “Katie” Seeber didn’t know anything about Mitchelville, the first town built for free people on Hilton Head Island. As an…
S3E8 A Riverside Renaissance In North Augusta
North Augusta is a cozy, family-friendly city nestled along the Savannah River, right at the state line. People often pop in to visit relatives — but local leaders want them to have more than a nice…
S3E7 Adventure Ends, And Begins, In Little Pee Dee
Michelle Cunningham wanted a change of pace. Selling everything she owned, she set out on a trip across the country in a camper. In the Pacific Northwest, Michelle discovered her love for state park…
S3E6 An "Underground" Dining Experience In Abbeville
In 2008, busy middle school teacher Erica McCier received news that would change her life forever: her kidneys were failing. As she adjusted to this harsh reality, she found sanctuary in the cooking…
S3E5 Boggin’ Around Town In Loris
Every day, a restaurant in Loris serves steaming bowls of chicken bog, the town’s most famous dish. But what is chicken bog? And how did it place an entire town on the map for so many travelers?…
S3E4 Critters And Conservation At Cypress Gardens
The unique natural scenery at Cypress Gardens has made it a popular backdrop for films and television shows. As the garden’s resident naturalist, Gabe Shuler is an expert on the wildlife found in…
S3E3 A Treasured Legacy At Lexington’s Old Mill
The legacy of textiles touches almost everything in Lexington. But change is constant, and in the 1980s, the old textile mill in Lexington was converted into a mixed-use commercial area. Through …
S3E1 Paris Mountain’s Poetic Stillness
In Greenville, those who have a love of the outdoors can find refuge at Paris Mountain State Park. For Greenville’s poet laureate Glenis Redmond, the park holds a special place in her journey as both…
S3E1 Cheraw, Birthplace Of A Jazz Legend
In small towns, historic preservation isn’t always at the forefront of the conversation. But in Cheraw, birthplace of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, there are old and iconic buildings singing its proud…
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