10 new episodes coming from literature-focused series co-produced by USC Beaufort
From staff reports
“By The River,” South Carolina ETV’s (SCETV) half-hour literature-focused series co-produced by SCETV and USC Beaufort, has returned for a nationally distributed Season 3.
Hosted by Holly Jackson, the weekly, 10-episode series presents in-depth interviews with Southern authors from inside a coastal library on the banks of the Beaufort River. From historical fiction and Southern mysteries, to stories of agricultural Southern life, Jackson explores a wide variety of Southern stories and writers.
“By The River” will premiere locally on SCETV-HD at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4. Viewers outside of South Carolina should check their local listings for when the show will air on their local public television station.
“By The River”is being distributed nationally by American Public Television (APT) to viewers of public television across the U.S. The program, which first aired in 2018, will begin airing on public television stations across the U.S. in April. As an APT-distributed series, “By The River” will also be available for streaming on the PBS app and on PBS.org.
As a love letter to Southern stories and the authors who write them, By The River explores the inspiration, passion and writing that it takes to create a Southern story. Jackson engages authors as they tell stories, share their love of reading and give advice for aspiring writers. Season 3 explores a wide variety of Southern stories and writers including historical fiction, Southern mysteries, agricultural Southern life and Southern psychology.
“This series has been a labor of love, a journey into the heart of Southern stories, and an exploration of the incredible talent that resides in our region,” Jackson said. “‘By The River’ is more than just a television show; it’s a celebration of the written word, a tribute to Southern authors, and an opportunity to connect with diverse narratives.”
Achieved in partnership with USC Beaufort (USCB), “By The River” is produced and directed by Caroline E. Sawyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication Studies, and consists of a student crew of USCB Communication Studies students. The student crew for Season 3 includes Danielle Cobb, Shannyn Hall, Aaliyah Newman, Maria Saccani, Abigail Vining and Tyler Yates. Numerous USCB students have worked on “By The River,” majoring in Communication Studies, English, Media Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Jackson is the Director of Operations at ETV Lowcountry, one of SCETV’s four regional studios. A former local television news reporter and anchor, Jackson now uses that experience with the USCB broadcast students who conduct classes at the studio twice a week.
A native of Bishopville, S.C. and a graduate of the University of South Carolina, Jackson has earned multiple awards and honors, being awarded the Radio Digital Television News Association’s Edward R. Murrow regional award for Excellence in Writing three times. She was also recognized by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for Best News Reporter in 2018.
A closer look at “By The River’s”Season 3:
- Episode 301: Chanel Cleeton – Holly Jackson and author Chanel Cleeton discuss Chanel’s book, The Cuban Heiress.
- Episode 302: Beverly Bowers Jennings – Holly Jackson and Master Naturalist and author Beverly Bowers Jennings discuss Beverly’s book, Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History.
- Episode 303: Michael Dewitt, Jr. – Holly Jackson and multiple award-winning journalist and author Michael Dewitt, Jr. discuss Michael’s book, Wicked Hampton County.
- Episode 304: Terah Harris – Jackson and seasoned librarian and author Terah Harris discuss Terah’s book, One Summer in Savannah.
- Episode 305: Susan Zurenda – Jackson and author Susan Zurenda Susan’s book, The Girl from the Rose Motel.
- Episode 306: Debbie Taussig-Boehner & Lauren Housman – Jackson and authors Debbie Taussig-Boehner & Lauren Houseman discuss Debbie & Lauren’s book, The Suitcase: The Life and Times of Captain X.
- Episode 307: Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad – Jackson and psychotherapist and author Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad discuss Dr. Perkins’ book, Into-Me-See.
- Episode 308: Joshilyn Jackson – Jackson and author Joshilyn Jackson discuss Joshilyn’s book, With My Little Eye.
- Episode 309: Donna Everhart – Jackson and author Donna Everhart discuss Donna’s book, When the Jessamine Grows.
- Episode 310: Denny S. Bryce – Jackson and author Denny S. Bryce discuss Denny’s book, The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander.
Funding for “By The River” is provided by the ETV Endowment of South Carolina.
More information on “By The River,” and episodes from previous seasons can be found at https://www.scetv.org/watch/by-the-river.
