SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina Entertainment News

In South Carolina, entertainment news means cultural happenings, the arts, media industry shifts and live performances. Reporting covers the events that define the state's cultural calendar and the business operations behind them.

Nation Ford Wins South Carolina 5A Marching Title

Nation Ford Wins South Carolina 5A Marching Title

The band secured its third consecutive championship by a slim margin over runner-up Catawba Ridge.

Live Poll

Do you support prioritizing school funding for competitive extracurricular programs like high school marching bands?


Other

Live Poll

Do you believe local folklore and legends should be preserved as part of community identity?

Other — General

South Carolina ETV to Premiere Folklore Series Unknown

The new short-form series launches October 28 to explore mysterious state legends.

South Carolina ETV to Premiere Folklore Series Unknown

Music

Hip-Hop and Rap

Rapper Trap Dickey Released New Single Highway

The South Carolina artist dropped his latest track following a breakout year in the hip-hop industry.

Rapper Trap Dickey Released New Single Highway

Arts and Theater

Arts Theater — General

South Carolina Arts Commission Paused Grant Funding

The state arts board stalled funding for two Upstate groups following legislative concerns over ideology.


Television

Live Poll

Would you use a specialized streaming service to access local and national public media content?

Television

SCETV Will Launch New Streaming Service on October 10

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio will debut the SCETV+ platform to provide expanded access to local programming.

SCETV Will Launch New Streaming Service on October 10

Books

Live Poll

Do books that link famous authors to local destinations increase your interest in those areas?

Books

Lynn Seldon Published Pat Conroy Travel Guide

The new book combines biography with locations across the Lowcountry associated with the late author.

Lynn Seldon Published Pat Conroy Travel Guide

Day to day, that means exhibition openings, local production news, tour announcements and the impact of festivals on the state economy. It covers every region from the capital to the rural counties where the arts and performance sectors reach. State-level programming often relies on institutional partnerships that shape how events are marketed and accessed. Regional festivals and tourism initiatives frequently determine which productions and exhibitions receive the most attention.