The Palmetto Porch Podcast

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Join Devyn Whitmire for Season 2 of the Palmetto Porch Podcast as she gets off the beaten path and chats with locals in the know about unique experiences, signature dishes and hidden gems in some of the most charming cities and towns across the state.

Venture beyond the usual destinations and discover the charming towns, friendly people and delightful experiences that capture the essence of the Palmetto State. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Newberry

“It's as close to a Hallmark Christmas as you can get, and I mean, it really is. You're walking into a postcard when you come to Newberry during the holiday season.” – Mary Alex

Rock Hill

“In front of this building was a restaurant that had been closed for a few years. When I came in, I realized it was the spot where the Friendship Nine had their sit-in. That's when the idea struck me—let's do something incredible in Rock Hill.” – Chef Rob Masone

North Myrtle Beach

“In this area of South Carolina, the Shag isn’t just a dance, it’s a lifestyle.” – Darrell Gaither

Walterboro

“There’s something incredibly dynamic about small towns. There’s a greater sense of community here, and everyone looks out for each other.” – David Smalls

Barnwell

“I like to get my hands dirty. I garden. So maybe that's part of the reason why I like clay.” – Liz Ringus

Orangeburg

“I went to jail twice, so I'm a jailbird. But it was for freedom and justice.” – Cecil Williams

McCormick

“Whenever my uncle or my grandfather would say, ‘let's go play golf,’ it was always my thought that we were going to Hickory Knob.” – Andrew Spencer

Darlington

“Everybody who's ever wanted to make it in NASCAR or who has made it in NASCAR had to come through Darlington first.” – Danny Lockemy

Gaffney & Westminster

“Gaffney is the home of peaches. They say that Georgia is, but it's Gaffney, South Carolina. We have the best peaches around; they’re the sweetest and the softest. We've always been very proud of that.” – Shannon Wiley

Charleston

“There are just a bunch of people there that love music [at The Windjammer]. When people come to see bands they haven’t seen before, everyone knows they’re coming to see them because they’re playing at the Jammer.” – Darius Rucker