COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is excited to announce the return of the Palmetto Pencil Project, a statewide teacher supply drive aimed at supporting educators and classrooms across South Carolina, now in its second year.
SCETV regional studios in Columbia, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Beaufort and Sumter will serve as donation locations to collect supplies during the drive, which will take place from July 1 – 31, 2024. Supplies can be dropped off at each location between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Drop-off Locations
- South Carolina ETV: 1041 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia, 29201
- ETV Carolinas: 452 South Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, 29730
- ETV Sumter: 18 North Harvin Street, Sumter, 29150
- ETV Upstate: 800 University Way (Media Center on USC Upstate's Campus), Spartanburg, 29303
- ETV Lowcountry: 925 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort, 29902
During this time, individuals and communities are encouraged to donate supplies to assist teachers in the classroom such as dry-erase board markers and erasers, post-it notes, pencils chart paper with lines, good job stickers, magnetic clips and thumb tacks. The Palmetto Pencil Project aims to collect a variety of essential supplies that directly benefit teachers in the classroom and enhance the learning experience for students.
Items will be donated to the local school district where the regional studio facility is located.
This initiative underscores SCETV's commitment to education and community engagement, with regional studios acting as donation centers to collect essential supplies for teachers in local school districts. For more information about the Palmetto Pencil Project, including supply lists and drop-off locations, visit scetv.org/
