Inside ETV Endowment

New programs are joining the South Carolina Public Radio lineup: A Way with Words, Throughline, Southern Sound Radio and an encore presentation of Cola Jazz Presents.

South Carolina Public Radio reporter Victoria Hansen was recognized with two STAR awards – Radio Reporter of the Year and Breaking News Story of the Year.

Albert Blackwell's donation would be the first donation received by WEPR. Over the years Albert has continued to support SCETV and SC Public Radio, “continuing sheer gratitude.” Regarding the impact of public media in his life, Albert said, “SCETV and SC Public Radio have impacted my life with exemplary entertainment, reliable news, education in history, the sciences, travel, visual and musical arts, gardening and culinary skills. Without SCETV and SC Public Radio my life would be significantly diminished.”

NatureNotes, Making It Grow Minute and South Carolina Business Review first aired on SC Public Radio in August of 1999.

Spoleto Festival USA returns to Charleston May 24 through June 9. Every weekday during the festival, South Carolina Public Radio’s Sonatas and Soundscapes will be there, broadcasting live with host Bradley Fuller, providing the latest happenings, along with guest interviews, previews of upcoming performances and highlights.

We recently visited with longtime Endowment members Rob and Carla Higgins of North Charleston and discovered Rob has a hobby befitting an avid South Carolina Public Radio listener.

Sonatas and Soundscapes will broadcast live from Charleston during this year’s Spoleto Festival USA. Host Bradley Fuller blends music with festival-focused interviews to create a spontaneous atmosphere, making listeners feel like they are at Spoleto.

Thelisha Eaddy joined SC Public Radio’s team of reporters to cover the long-term recovery of the October 2015 flood that swept over South Carolina. Since then, Eaddy has reported and produced many stories about citizens and nonprofits working together to rebuild homes and lives.