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	The Big Picture The Big Picture is a weekly program designed to inform, entertain and enlighten viewers by providing an in-depth look at the issues and topics of interest to South Carolinians.
	The BIg Picture Program Listing

The Big Picture: SC Agriculture
“The Big Picture” travels the state and visits various South Carolina farms to learn about the business of agriculture in South Carolina and how you can get the freshest food on your table.

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The Big Picture: SC Mayor's Forum
In a special one hour program, “The Big Picture” sits down with mayors throughout the state of South Carolina to discuss the challenges and successes that these towns are facing and look at the similarities and differences with each area.

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The Big Picture: BBQ
It’s that time of year again, the start of summer, and nothing says summer like SC BBQ. With help from our regional stations across the state we highlight some of our favorite places to get some pig and fixins.

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The Big Picture: Clemson's Youth Learning Institute
We travel around the state to look at several programs offered by Clemson’s Youth Learning Institute, a program that enhances the culture of youth development in South Carolina.

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The Big Picture: Journalism Roundtable
The Big Picture sits down with several small newspapers across the state to discuss important issues that affect the citizens of South Carolina.

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The Big Picture: Nuclear
With the 25th anniversary of Chernobyl and the recent events in Japan, “The Big Picture” talks with experts about the pros and cons of nuclear power, which contributes to over half of the way South Carolinians receive their electricity.

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The Big Picture: Civil War Commemoration
In a very special episode, “The Big Picture” gathers individuals from different groups across South Carolina to talk about how we commemorate this time in history and how rare if it for these individuals, from very differing backgrounds, to come together to discuss how we move on and how we commemorate the 150th anniversary of The Civil War.

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The Big Picture: Charleston Jazz
The Jazz scene has recently seen a resurgence of popularity in Charleston and it’s giving South Carolinians an alternative option to the arts. “The Big Picture” takes you behind the scenes of the exciting and energetic Charleston Jazz Orchestra. We also preview the upcoming Take on the South program.

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The Big Picture: Media and Politics
What role does media play in politics? And in particular the 2010 Campaign? “The Big Picture’s” Mark Quinn moderates a discussion with politicians and members of the media at a special conference sponsored by The Riley Institute at Furman University.

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The Big Picture: Sprawl/Transit
As gas prices continue to rise and the population continues to grow, citizens will begin to feel the pressure of sitting in gridlock on the roads. The next in our series of Energy related topics, we take an in-depth look at transit oriented development.

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The Big Picture: Winthrop Poll/Medical Technology
“The Big Picture” sits down with Scott Huffmon, of Winthrop University, to discuss the latest findings in the Winthrop Poll. We also talk with MUSC about new medical technologies they are using to connect with rural areas in SC. We’ll also preview the newest Carolina Stories, “Jail, No Bail.”

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The Big Picture: Artists Around the State
With help from our regional stations, “The Big Picture” sits down with several artists in our state to talk about their craft. We also preview the upcoming Carolina Stories, “Uncommon Folk.”

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The Big Picture: Energy Efficiency
The next in our series of energy programs, we look at the importance of energy efficiency and how doing a little can make a tremendous difference. We explore how through greater energy efficiency, citizens and businesses of South Carolina will not only conserve energy, but will see a greater savings in their wallet.

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The Big Picture: The Job Crisis
The United States job crisis has been ongoing for more than a decade. The Big Picture looks at how the loss of jobs transpired and how, and when, the US unemployment rate will decline. We’ll also preview the newest Carolina Stories, “Jail, No Bail.”

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The Big Picture: The Wilkins Awards
Senator Wes Hayes from York County, has been named the winner of this year’s David Wilkins Award for Excellence in Legislative Leadership. The award, sponsored by the Riley Institute at Furman University, will be presented at the annual Wilkins Award dinner on Monday, January 25, 2010. The Big Picture will present highlights of this annual event.

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News and Public Affairs: Gullah Geechee Culture Heritage Corridor
In 2006, the Gullah Geechee Culture Heritage Corridor was designated by Congress, and runs along the coast from Florida to North Carolina. The Big Picture takes a tour along the South Carolina coast at one of the most unique cultures of America.

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The Big Picture: The Inaugural of Nikki Haley
The Big Picture takes the viewers behind the scenes of the historical Inauguration of Nikki Haley. We will be covering all events from the prayer service, to the swearing in ceremony, to the Inaugural Gala.

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The Big Picture: Governor Mark Sanford
In this special, Governor Mark Sanford sits down to talk about the last eight years in office and what his future holds.

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The Big Picture: SC Shrimping Industry
A follow up to ETV's Carolina Stories documentary, "Carolina Caught," we catch up with The Hattaway Family, shrimpers from McClellanville, who were recently forced to close their business. We look at the challenges not only this family faces, but what all local fisherman deal with each day in this industry.

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The Big Picture: Medal of Honor
The Big Picture celebrates Veterans Day with a very special edition. Recently, The Medal of Honor Society held their convention in Charleston, SC, and The Big Picture was there from the beginning. We follow the recipients to different events during the week and talk with several of these special veterans.

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The Big Picture: Election Recap
The Big Picture recaps the big winners and big surprises from election night with in-depth analysis and we look at what's next for these candidates.

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The Big Picture: Election Preview
With days before the election, ""The Big Picture"" sits down with political analysts from across the state to discuss the different candidates and campaigns. Who's in the lead and who has the most momentum heading into election day. We also preview the upcoming documentary ""How We Choose.""

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The Big Picture: Alternative Sports in South Carolina
Football, basketball, baseball - all well-known sports across the country. With the help from our ETV partners across the state, we look at exciting alternative sports that South Carolina has to offer.

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The Big Picture: Politics / Poll
With less than three weeks until Election Day, The Big Picture looks at the results of the newest Winthrop Poll and we look ahead to November 2nd.

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The Big Picture: Biomass
Throughout South Carolina's history, agriculture has played a prominent role in our state's economy and this industry could see a dramatic revitalization through biomass, an alternative fuel source. The Big Picture looks in-depth at biomass, the pros and cons, and why SC has the potential to be a leader in this energy source.

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The Big Picture: Naturalization / Catawba River
The Big Picture travels to the Charles Pinckney Historic Site in Mt. Pleasant, SC to cover a U.S. Naturalization Ceremony, where up to 150 people will be sworn in as citizens. We will also preview the newest Carolina Stories on Charles Pinckney, ""Forgotten Founder.""We then travel to the other end of the state to take a trip down the Catawba River, that was recently dedicated as a scenic river.

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The Big Picture: BG TIME
Bridging Generations through Technology, Information, Media, and Engagement. Senior citizens in our community have many stories to tell and much knowledge to add to the community, but they lack the technology and computer skills needed to become involved in this digital age. BG Time changes that by bridging the divide between these seniors and public media with help and training from students in the community.

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The Big Picture: BBQ
With help from our friends in Clemson and Sumter, ""The Big Picture"" visits some of South Carolina's BBQ joints and stirs up the great debate - mustard, vinegar, or ketchup?

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The Big Picture: South Carolina Artists
South Carolina has a rich array of artists in this state that add a unique quality of life for its citizens. This week on The Big Picture we profile a few of these artists that entertain and enlighten us - a swamp artist from Branchville, a fiber artist from Columbia, and a well-known musician from Camden.

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The Big Picture: Oil Spill
As the Gulf Coast Oil Spill continues to affect the livelihood of so many states, we look at what this could mean for South Carolina. We talk with political and tourism officials, fishermen, animal activists, and environmentalists about the impact oil would have on our coastline.

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The Big Picture: Hollings Library Dedication
On July 23rd during a special ceremony at the University of South Carolina, The Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library was dedicated. The Big Picture was there as dignitaries from across the state and country paid tribute to this lifelong public servant.

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The Big Picture: Authors 2010
Big Picture sits down with three extraordinary women and authors to discuss their writings and how the South inspires them. Profiles include SC's poet laureate, Marjorie Wentworth; ""The Secret Lives of Bees"" author, Sue Monk Kidd; and we look back at our interview with Dorothea Benton Frank, author of Sullivan's Island, from 2008.

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The Big Picture: South Carolina's Hidden Attractions
South Carolina is known for its beautiful beaches, but there's a lot more to our state than just the coast. With help from our regional stations, we travel around the state and find hidden attractions that all our citizens might not know about, but certainly will enjoy.

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The Big Picture: Primary Runoff Wrap
The Big Picture analyzes the results of the 2010 SC Primary and looks ahead to what awaits the candidates in November.

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The Big Picture: Primary Wrap
The Big Picture looks at the big winners and surprises from the June Primary, the possible Gubernatorial run-off, and what's ahead for all nominees in November.

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The Big Picture: Primary Preview
With less than a week until the SC Primary, The Big Picture talks with political analysts about the Republican and Democratic Gubernatorial races and other hotly contested, high profile races across the state.

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The Big Picture: Southern Cooking
Has Charleston become the new southern food capitol of the United States? Three of the last five years, the best chef Southeast James Beard Award winner, the ""Oscars"" of cooking, has hailed from the Holy City. The Big Picture travels to the coast to talk - and eat with - the experts.

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The Big Picture: South Carolina Commerce
In these down economic times it is easy to overlook good news that is happening to our state. The Big Picture travels to Marion and Williston to profile several new companies that have made SC home and the impact it has made in these communities. We also sit down with Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor to discuss what it takes to draw these companies and ones like them to South Carolina.

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The Big Picture: Racing in South Carolina
In NASCAR circles, South Carolina is known for Darlington, but our state is filled with a rich history when it comes to racing. The Big Picture visit The Carolina Dragway that's been around since the 1950s, we tell the story of how Spartanburg could have been home to Talladega, and we preview the upcoming Carolina Stories, The Lady in Black.

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The Big Picture: Green Business
With more and more businesses trying to go ""green,"" we travel around South Carolina to look at several eco-friendly projects in our state and the affect it has on the present and future.

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The Big Picture: The Heritage
Since 1969, golf spectators from across the world have descended onto Hilton Head Island for the annual Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament. Due to economic strains, this will be the last year that Verizon will sponsor the tournament, leaving a question mark on the viability to keep this tournament alive, a tournament that brings over $84 million in sales to South Carolina every year. And in a move that has many people talking in these tough economic times, the SC House of Representative passed an amendment in this year's appropriations bill to give the tournament $10 million dollars. We travel to the tournament and talk to South Carolinians and visitors on the importance of this tournament to our state and what the future holds.

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The Big Picture: Climate Debate
After sixteen years as President of Furman University, Dr. David Shi, is in his final semester of leading this well-known liberal arts college in Greenville. We sit down and discuss his life, legacy and career.

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The Big Picture: Dr. David Shi / 50th Anniversary March in Orangeburg
After sixteen years as President of Furman University, Dr. David Shi, is in his final semester of leading this well-known liberal arts college in Greenville. We sit down and discuss his life, legacy and career.

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The Big Picture: South Carolina Infrastructure
SC has the 4th largest highway system in the country, more than two thirds is maintained by the state, and we have lowest gas tax in the Southeast. We travel the state and talk with SC DOT officials about the state of our roads and what it takes to maintain them. We also take an inside look at Columbia's failing water system, a problem that many face in this state.

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The Big Picture: Crime and Punishment
The Big Picture re-examines several past stories dealing with crime and punishment in South Carolina and the problems that continue to plague the system. We take an in-depth look at crime, prisons, sentencing and parole in South Carolina

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The Big Picture: South Carolina African Americans
As we wrap up African American History month, The Big Picture profiles several notable African Americans throughout our state.

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The Big Picture: 2010 Census
The Big Picture will take an in-depth look at the impact the 2010 Census will have on South Carolina; from funding for education, healthcare, and infrastructure to the possibility of gaining a new Congressional seat in Washington.

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The Big Picture: Childhood Obesity
Twenty five percent of South Carolina children are considered obese, and that number continues to rise. This alarming trend is also showing an increase in obesity related diseases, such as diabetes. Many organizations throughout the state are stepping up and implementing programs throughout the schools and communities to make students more aware of this ongoing problem. The Big Picture takes an in-depth look at some of these programs and the effect they are having on the children of South Carolina.

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The Big Picture: Wind Turbine
Clemson's Restoration Institute in Charleston was recently awarded a 45 million dollar grant from the U.S. Dept of Energy to build and run a large wind turbine drive train test facility on the former Naval Base. This is one of the largest grants ever for South Carolina. Is this the tipping point for green energy from wind and what does it mean for South Carolina?

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The Big Picture: Legislative Preview
The Big Picture sits down with political leaders at the State House to discuss priorities of the upcoming legislative session, including the topic on everyone's mind - the state budget forecast.

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The Big Picture: Wilkins Award
Representative Dan Cooper from Anderson, has been named the winner of the fifth annual David Wilkins Award for Excellence in Legislative Leadership. The award, sponsored by the Riley Institute at Furman University, will be presented at the annual Wilkins Award dinner at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Monday, January 11, 2010. The Big Picture will present highlights from this event and speak one on one with the keynote speaker, Judy Woodruff of the PBS NewsHour.

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The Big Picture: American Soldier / Military Families
The Big Picture takes a unique look at the role of the military here in South Carolina. There are 93 living recipients of the Medal of Honor, and four of them have South Carolina connections. We’ll talk to each man. We’ll also remember the life of Captain Kimberly Hampton of Easley, the 1st female pilot shot down in Iraq, and SC’s first female casualty of that war. Hampton was a summa cum laude honors graduate of Presbyterian College and the South Atlantic Conference female athlete of the Year in 1999. The Big Picture will also talk to recently retired military generals who say Guardsmen in our state should be prepared to be called up to more action as the way in Afghanistan intensifies. We'll have all this along with a tour of a current photography exhibit on display at the Florence Civic Center called, ""American Soldier"".

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The Big Picture: Philanthropist
In a time of a recession, giving and volunteering can be hard to find. The Big Picture travels across the state to profile some of our state’s philanthropists that aren’t letting the economy stop them doing what is important to them.

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The Big Picture: South Carolina Business Woman - Darla Moore
The Big Picture looks into the career of SC business woman, Darla Moore. How did she overcome adversity and become one of America’s most successful business women? She tells her story.

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The Big Picture: Debate Recap
This week's Big Picture takes a look back at Tuesday's Gubernatorial Debate.

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The Big Picture:Economically Challenged Towns
Small town South Carolina has been hit especially hard in this down economy. The Big Picture travels across the state to visit some of these small towns and looks at how they are living through these difficult times.

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The Big Picture:The SC State Fair
Corn dog, cotton candy, ferris wheels -all go hand in hand when it comes to the SC State Fair. The Big Picture shows viewers a side not everyone thinks of when it comes to events at the state fair.

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The Big Picture:The Swine Flu
Since the first outbreak of the H1N1 (swine flu) last April, medical and health officials around the world have been monitoring the virus. The Big Picture talks with experts in the field about the flu and the affect it has had and could have on South Carolina.

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The Big Picture:SC State Parks
With the start of Ken Burns' National Park Series, The Big Picture takes a look at some of our own state parks and the beauty and importance of these locations to the citizens of our state.

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The Big Picture:Healthcare Reform
As the national healthcare debate rages on, The Big Picture looks at various angles of healthcare around South Carolina and how this important issue should be reformed.

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The Big Picture:Hurricane Hugo 20th Anniversary
Following Hugo's path from Charleston up through Rock Hill, "The Big Picture" travels back and forth in time, mixing archival interviews with present-day residents telling their tales of survival and how their lives have been forever changed. The program includes interviews from Charleston Mayor Joe Riley as well as Iris Campbell, wife of the late Governor Carroll Campbell who provides a unique perspective on this crisis from her view at the Governor's Mansion.

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The Big Picture:State Government Services
Government funding has been slashed dramatically with the ongoing economic downturn. The Big Picture looks at what services in state government have been affected, and how in turn, it affects the citizens of South Carolina. doe the future look brighter?

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The Big Picture:U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint
With the recent release of his new book "Saving Freedom," and his continued rise in the political spotlight, The Big Picture sits down with U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint to discuss his politics and beliefs.

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The Big Picture:High School Football
High School football in small towns across South Carolina is more than a game - it's an event. We travel across the state to get a feel for what these games are about.

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TheBig Picture:Parole in SC
Following the anxieties aroused by the now-infamous Gaffney serial killer, many have called for reform in the parole system of SC. The Big Picture examines the benefits and possible repercussions behind this much desired reform in state policy.

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The Big Picture:Child Abuse in SC
In the first half of this decade, nearly 140 South Carolina children were killed in homicides. The Big Picture looks at Child Abuse in South Carolina to see if enough is being done to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

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The Big Picture:The Working Poor
The Big Picture provides an in-depth examination of the variety of issues facing the state's working poor families in the wake of the national economic crisis.

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The Big Picture:Southern Authors
The Big Picture sits down with three special authors to discuss their novels and how the South has inspired them in their writings. Interviews include Anne Rivers Siddons, Mary Alice Monroe and Patti Callahan Henry.

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The Big Picture:Future of SC Politics
After the recent turn of the South Carolina political scene, The Big Picture takes an indepth look at the future of SC politics and Republican Party. Guests include GOP Chair Karen Floyd; former chief of staff to Governor Campbell, Bob McAlister and former speaker terms of House, Doug Smsith.

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The Big Picture:BBQ
One of the biggest debates between South Carolinians is not Gamecocks or Tigers - it's who has the best BBQ? The Pig Picture, along with Rowland Alston of Making it Grow and Bob Schuster of Clemson Radio, travel across the state again this year sample some of the state's best BBQ.

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The Big Picture:Gov. Jim Edwards:The Surprise Governor
Governor James Edwards went from a relatively unknown oral surgeon from Charleston to the first Republican elected to be South Carolina's governor since Reconstruction. This Big Picture special looks at the life and career of Governor Edwards.

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The Big Picture:Farming in SC
Recently, with the explosion of local farmers markets and the homegrown movement, the SC Agriculture business has catapulted to the top of our stat's most profitable industries. "The Big Picture" looks at the industry and why it's so important to our state and citizens.

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The Big Picture:Women in Politics
South Carolina is currently ranked 50th in the country for women who serve in political office. We talk with women around our state about the challenges facing women in politics and why more are not running for office.

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The Big Picture:Pat Conroy
One of the most beloved Southern authors of his time, Pat Conroy was inducted into the SC Hall of Fame this past March. Beryl Dakers, special to "The Big Picture" had an opportunity to sit down with this South Carolina novelist and discuss his life and his work.

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The Big Picture:ETV/Winthrop Poll May 2009
Do you think President Obama achieved much in his first 100 days? How do you view the current state of race relations in the South? The next Winthrop/ETV Poll looks at these issues and many more, with results revealed first on The Big Picture. This poll was conducted among registered voters in 11 southern states.Find out what your neighbors--and your neighboring states--have to say.

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The Big Picture:Aquaculture
South Carolina's seafood business is a huge economic driver in our agriculture industry. "The Big Picture" looks at an initiative that pushes local vendors and restaurants to exclusively purchase homegrown, fresh SC seafood.

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The Big Picture:SC's First Ladies
Two years ago, on the premiere of "The Big Picture," we had an exclusive sit down with the former first ladies of this state. We sit down with Mrs. West, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Beasley and Mrs. Hodges to discuss life at a first lady.

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The Big Picture:State Budget Update
The Big Picture takes an in-depth look at the SC House's 6.6 billion dollar spending plan. In this down economy, how do leislators propose the use of federal stimulus money and how will education, healthcare and government be affected?

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The Big Picture:The American Dream
What is the American Dream? "The Big Picture" examines the state of the American Dream and what it will look like in the future. We talk with Congressman Jim Clyburn and other South Carolinians about how the dream will be devised downward when we emerge from this current economic crisis.

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The Big Picture:ETV/Winthrop Poll
Just weeks after inauguration of President Obama, the latest edition of the ETV/Winthrop poll will focus on African American respondents in 11 southern states, focusing on what they anticipate from this presidency and other issues of importance to our country.

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The Big Picture:The DTV Switch
After years of preparation, education, money, and time, the digital television switch has been postponed until June 12th. The current legislation allows television stations to go foward with the change now, if they are ready; which ETV plans on doing. The Big Picture takes an in-depth look into what it all means and how it will affect you, the viewer.

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The Big Picture:SC Prison System
The Pew Center on the States recently conducted a study where more than one in 100 Americans are incarcerated - which has tremendous impact on any state budget, especially South Carolina, whose Department of Corrections has been running a budget deficit for several years. We look at these issues facing the Dept. of Corrections, different proposals that would affect the budget burden, and how it ultimately affects our citizens.

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The Big Picture:Ambassador Wilkins
The Big Picture travels to Canada to document a glimpse into the life of David Wilkins, US Ambassador to Canada, as he travels around the country in the final days of his appointment while reflecting on his experience.

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The Big Picture:Water Issues
South Carolina has been dealing with a seven year drought that continues to diminish our state's water resources. The Big Picture looks at how this affects the state's source of electricity, businesses and recreation; and what the future holds.

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The Big Picture:The Future of the News
Where does your news come from? With the internet, blogs, smart phones, and cable news taking the place of traditional media, the medium is in a critical economic situation. Locally and nationally, print and television reporters are being laid off and many of the country's largest newspapers are in financial ruin. What will the future of media look like and will local news stations and newspapers survive.

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The Big Picture:Summer Beach Reads
The Big Picture sits down with three special authors to discuss their writings and how South Carolina has inspired them in their novels. Interviews include John Jakes of North and South fame, Dorothea Benton Frank, author of such books as Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, and Pawley's Island and a new up and coming author from Columbia, Janna McMahan.

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The Big Picture:SC Honor Flight
SC Honor Flight is a non-profit group that gives the opportunity to veterans to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington DC. "The Big Picture" travels with these veterans on this inaugural flight.

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The Big Picture:SC Entrepreneurs
Sweet tea vodka, Southern Tide shirts, and Garden and Gun magazine - all three come from South Carolina entrepreneurs. We travel to each of these popular SC businesses to learn about what they do, what they are selling, and why everyone around the country wants a piece of their product.

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The Big Picture:Access to Justice
Two years ago, the SC Supreme Court established the Access to Justice Commission, which is designed to assist citizens of low income or modest means the ability to expand access to civil legal representation. "The Big Picture" sits down with Chief Justice Jean Toal and affected citizens in our state to discuss this effort.

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The Big Picture:Alzheimer's in SC
The Big Picture takes an in-depth look at this disease that affects so many, not only the patients that are living with it, but their loved ones as well.

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The Big Picture:State of Black SC
With the publication of the 2008 State of Black South Carolina. "The Big Picture" looks at a teaching model recently enacted to help Africa-American students learn in the classrooms. We talk with teachers, students, and parents that are proven sucess stories.

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The Big Picture:Election 2008 Recap
After a record setting presidential campaign that began nearly 2 years ago, we look at what happened nationally and locally on election night and what we can expect for the future of our country.

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The Big Picture:General Election 2008
ETV and "The Big Picture" present compreshensive coverage of the 2008 Election. We will provide voting returns on all races and analysis from political analysts Chip Felkel and Andy Brack, Winthrop professors Scott Huffmon and Adolphus Belk, and Speaker Pro Tem of the SC House, Doug Smith. We will bring live updates from both the Democratic and Republican Headquarters where we will talk with the candidates and major players in both parties.

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The Big Picture:Election Issues
Are you prepared to go into the voting booth on November 4th? "The Big Picture" will detail all the information you need to make the most informative decisions, from the views of the presidential candidates, the constitutional amendment ballot questions, and the third party candidates running for office.

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The Big Picture:Winthrop/ETV Poll - October 2008
The sixth in a series of polls by Winthrop University and ETV, will be of likely voters in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. it will be horserace in nature--carefully detailing head-to-head results among the candidates--as well as an examination of respondents' feelings about major issues of the day.

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The Big Picture:Ready to Vote 2008
This election cycle has seen an enormous increase in youth involvement, "The Big Picture" presents: Ready to Vote 2008 talks with students-most that aren't even of voting age - all over the state about what issues are the most important to them and what the candidates' views are on those issues.

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The Big Picture:Economy
Recently, with the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, Bank of America buyout of Merrill Lynch, and the Fed bailout of AIG, our country's economy is on extremely unstable ground. What does it mean to South Carolina, and more importantly how does it affect your wallet.

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The Big Picture:Coal Power
At a time when our country is desperate to find new energy, South Carolina's state-owned utility, Santee Cooper, is proposing a new coal plant in the Pee Dee region. Over half of our country's power comes from coal, and it is cheap and plentiful, but experts say that it caused the most air pollution, along with mercury poison. The Big Picture looks at both sides of the debate and the future of energy in our state.

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The Big Picture:Dr. Harris Pastides
With 8 campuses state-wide, an enrollment of over 40,000 students, and more than 236,000 living alumni, the University of South Carolina is the Flagship University of our State. We sit down with newly appointed Pres. Harris Pastides to discuss his plans for the present and the future.

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The Big Picture:Traumatic Brain Injury
The Big Picture takes an in-deph look at the connection between TBI and the Iraq war.

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The Big Picture:National Convention Wrap
The Big Picture returns home after two weeks on the road with South Carolina's Republican and Democratic delegations. We look back at the memorable moments from both conventions and look ahead at the race for the White House.

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The Big Picture:Republican Convention
The Big Picture leaves the Democrates in Colorado and travels with the South Carolina Republican Delegation to Minneapolis, Minnesota to the GOP's official kick off to the 2008 Presidential election. We will examine the role South Carolina plays on the convention and the upcoming election, talk with national political leaders and journalists about South Carolina's impact, and speak to various members of the party and delegation about what this historic event means to them.

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The Big Picture:Democratic Convention
As the race for the White House heats up, "The Big Picture" travels with the South Carolina Delegation to Denver, Colorado for the official kick off to the 2008 Presidential election. We will examine the role South Carolina plays on the convention and the upcoming election, talk with national political leaders and journalists about South Carolina's impact, and speak to various members of the party and delegation about what this historic event means to them.

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The Big Picture:Winthrop/ETV Poll - August 2008
On Thursday, August 21 @ 7:30p.m., just prior to the opening of the Democratic Convention, "The Big Picture" presents the results from the latest Winthrop/ETV Poll. In groundbreaking style, the poll includes data from respondents in 11 southern states on a vast array of topics, from which presidential candidate they favor, to their take on whether our country is on the right track; to whether a VP candidate from the South would influence their vote; to their beliefs about the environment and race relations.

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The Big Picture:Virtual Schools / Convention Preview
From the classroom to the living room, "The Big Picture" takes an in-depth look at Virtual Schools, the newest develoopment in high school education. Learning English, Math and History is catching the technology bug and allowing students from all walks of life and in any situation to earn high school credits without leaving the comfort of their home.

And with less than 2 weeks before we travel to Denver and Minneapolis, we sit down with The State Newspaper's political reporters to preview The Democratic and Republican national Conventions.

DVD $20.00

The Big Picture:H.L. Hunley
It's been 8 years since the raising of the HL Hunley submarine off the coast of Charleston, SC. What has been happening in all those years? "The Big Picture" met with leading scientist from around the world dedicated to preserving the Hunley and all the artifacts unveiled during the excavation. Not only that, but thanks to the newly formed Clemson Restoration Institute, the science that is being done in the lab may one day prevent the collapse of metal fatigued bridges, keep the hulls of ships clear of harmful mollusks and reveal other exciting advances.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Cyber Crimes
As social networking on the internet continues to gain popularity in the young demographics, The Big Picture looks at what South Carolina is doing to keep our children safe.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Oil Drilling/Gas Crisis
Four day work weeks, carpooling, canceled vacations...the rising cost of gas is affecting everyone from business and government to everyday citizens. Will off-shore drilling bring a reprieve? Is it the answer? How did we get here and where do we go now.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:The Catawba River
The Catawba River was recently named America's most endangered river by the advocacy group of American Rivers. The Big Picture looks at the preservation of this river and the citizens that depend on it.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Tourism in South Carolina
The Big Picture takes a look at what makes South Carolina a top tourist location.

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The Big Picture:BBQ
With all the impending hoopla surrounding the July 4th holiday, ETV's "The Big Picture" thought this would be the ideal time to take viewers on a BBQ road trip around the state, to explore some of the best known and most-beloved places to savor BBQ. As a tip of the hat to the many kinds of BBQ favored by those in the Palmetto State, the July 3rd edition of the program, seen at 7:30 p.m., will feature a mixture of mustard-based, tomato-based and vinegar-based BBQ establishments. From Big Joe's on Parris Island Gateway in Beaufort, to Daddy Joe's in Gaffney, to McCabes in Manning and Hite's BBQ in West Columbia, SC. ETV has got your taste buds covered.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Senator Ernest
Legendary South Carolina politician Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings sit down with Mark Quinn of The Big Picture to talk about his new book. "Making Government Work," and about his five decades of public service.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Charleston Fire Tragedy, One Year Later
The Big Picture looks back at the tragedy of the Sofa Super Store Fire in Charleston where 9 firefighters lost their lives a year ago. We'll look at what's changed and how the city and her citizens are rebuilding their lives.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:SC Primaries
ETV and The Big Picture present comprehensive coverage of the S.C.Primary. We will provide voting returns on all races and analysis from political consultants Chip Felkel and Andy Brack, and Winthrop professors Scott Huffmon and Adolphus Belk.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Drummond:The Senator from Ninety Six
Throughout John Drummond's life of public service he has been known as a legendary stateman, a patriot and friend to all. This year, the longest serving South Carolina legislator from Greenwood County, says goodbye to the state capitol after over forty years of service.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:State Wide Contested Races
With the June 10th primary fast approaching "The Big Picture" sits down one on one with the four candidates vying for a seat in the United States Senate. Candidates include, Incumbent Lindsey Graham, Buddy Witherspoon, Michael Cone and Bob Conley.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Sumter Road Show - SC Military
The Big Picture travels to Sumter, home of Shaw Air Force Base, to look at an in-depth, chronological look at SC's military history.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Homelessness
Homelessness in South Carolina is a problem throughout the state. We will look at the issue NIMBY: Not in my backyard - Columbia is facing as they try and build a permanent homeless shelter. We will also discuss how communities can work together to come up with a solution to help the homeless. Also special guest includes Sam Tenebaum, Homelessness Community Advisory Committee.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Campaign Update
Two days after the Pennsylvania primary, "The Big Picture" looks at where the candidates stand and what role SC will pay in the national conventions. We will also look at the hotly contested state-wide primary races.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Golf
Just as The Masters golf tournament is busy snagging the bulk of the sports' headlines, "The Big Picture" takes a look at what role the venerable sport of golf plays in keeping South Carolina's tourism industry healthy.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Financial Survival
As each day brings increasingly worrisome news about our economy, "The Big Picture" speaks with top economists to find out the real state of things in South Carolina--and separate fact from fiction. We also speak to a financial advisor from the Palmetto State who tells us what we need to keep in mind as we tackle our household finances.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Campus Security
After the tragedies of Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University, "The Big Picture" looks at college campuses around the state to see what they are doing to keep their students safe.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:100 Years of USC Basketball
A look at the celebration of 100 years of the University of South Carolina Basketball.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:Winthrop/ETV February Poll
ETV, along with Winthrop University, continues the series, polling SC citizens about the continuing political campaigns.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture: Chief Justice Jean Toal
An in-depth discussion with SC Supreme Court Justice Jean Toal.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture: Orangeburg Massacre 40th Anniversary
The Big Picture: Orangeburg Massacre 40th Anniversary. Live from Orangeburg we will look back at the Orangeburg Massacre and talk to those that lived it.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture:State of the State Special
A special round table discussion with the state's top political leaders. Topics of discussion will include the Governor's State of the State address and top priorities in this year's legislative session.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture: DEM Debate Pre/Post Show
The Big Pictue will preview the Democratic Presidential Debate live from Myrtle Beach. We will talk with analysts, policitians, and state wide officials.

Post Show - Immediately following the live broadcast of CNN's Democratic Presidential Debate. "The Big Picture" will give viewers live local analysis of the debate and interviews with the candidates.

DVD $20.00

The Big Picture: GOP Debate Pre/Post Show
The Big Picture will preview the GOP Presidential Debate live from Myrtle Beach. We will talk with analysts, politicians, and state wide officials.

Post Show- Immediately following the live broadcast of Fox New Republican Presidential Debate, "The Big Picture" will give viewers live local analysis of the debate and interviews with the candidates.

DVD $20.00

The Big Picture: Campaign 2008
"The Big Picture" will look back at the Presidential Campaign and what's ahead for all the candidates leading up to the SC Primary.

DVD	$20.00

The Big Picture: Movie Making in South Carolina
Recently, South Carolina has added new incentives for production companies that choose to film in the state. How are these incentives benefiting the production companies and the state in general.
Studio Guests - Jeff Monks, South Carolina Film Commissioner and Karla Berry, University of South Carolina Media Arts Department Chair

DVD	$15.00

The Big Picture: Crossing a Great Divide: The Bridge of Lone Star
In conjunction with The State Newspaper, ETV examines the impact the Bridge of Lone Star could have on the surrounding communities and the state as a whole. Jim Clyburn joins us from Charleston S.C., along with an environmental lawyer and the writer and photographer from The State Newspaper who worked on this story.

DVD	$15.00

The Big Picture: South Carolina's Former Governors
South Carolina's former governors discuss the state's past and future. Five of the six former governors sit down together for this two-hour discussion. Participating are Governor Robert McNair, Governor James Edwards, Governor Richard Riley, Governor David Beasley and Governor Jim Hodges
Parts 1 and 2.

DVD	$30.00