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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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" tought 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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