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Discover South Carolina
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Join Discover South Carolina’s Devyn Whitmire on the Palmetto Porch Podcast as she brings you along to some of the most charming cities and towns across the state to visit with the locals and tastemakers who make South Carolina so special. The stories of these small-town hidden gems will have you packing your bags for a road trip of your own.

  1. 11/25/2025

    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 home. And yes, that’s his real name. Devyn ventures down to the farm, and chats with Tom about how his farm gets both young and old into the holiday spirit.For more about Monetta, visit SCPalmettoPorch.com.

    18 min

  2. 11/19/2025

    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 up with the "ink on the walls", the newspaper's impact on locals and how it inspired her to launch Ancesserie, a bespoke letterpress studio. For more about Edgefield, visit SCPalmettoPorch.com.

    17 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    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. Bridgette Frazier, founder of the Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage center, speaks with Devyn about her work to preserve some of the area’s most unique cultural landscape in the face of an ever-changing Lowcountry.For more about Bluffton, visit SCPalmettoPorch.com.

    18 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    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 local Coker University, formerly a college for women, honors her hard work and pursuit of the arts through its programs of study. Eliza Ingle, her granddaughter, teamed up with her mother Penelope Coker Hall to chronicle her grandmother’s life. She meets Devyn on the university grounds to talk about her family, and how the arts continue to nourish this unique Southern community.For more about Hartsville, visit SCPalmettoPorch.com.

    15 min

  5. 10/29/2025

    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 partners, Chris Biddle has cultivated some of that landscape into an idyllic escape. The Relaxed Retreat offers guests a chance to unwind and reconnect with nature, and Devyn travels down for a visit, and asks Chris about the inspiration and creative energy behind this tranquil getaway.For more about Summerton, visit SCPalmettoPorch.com.

    10 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    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 professional chefs and enthusiasts alike. One figure central to its reputation is Jeff Massey, owner of Livingston’s Bulls Bay Seafood. Jeff joins Devyn for a chat about the local seafood industry, and how he shares his experience with a new generation.For more about McClellanville, visit SCPalmettoPorch.com.

    13 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    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 store. Devyn corrals Ethan for a chat about the legacy of the farm and his intentional approach to agriculture, teaching, sustainability and building community amongst farmers.For more about Chester, visit SCPalmettoPorch.com.

    13 min

  8. 09/24/2025

    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 practical experience, and opened his now well-known restaurant at just 25 years old. Today, Darren is a South Carolina Chef Ambassador and owns two establishments in the quaint little town along the Waccamaw. Devyn stops in to chat with the serial restaurateur about how the area has transformed around him. For more on Conway, visit SCPalmettoPorch.com.

    10 min
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Join Discover South Carolina’s Devyn Whitmire on the Palmetto Porch Podcast as she brings you along to some of the most charming cities and towns across the state to visit with the locals and tastemakers who make South Carolina so special. The stories of these small-town hidden gems will have you packing your bags for a road trip of your own.

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  • Creator
    Discover South Carolina
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Palmetto Porch