Watertown Realtor Carley Stewart Launches ‘A Closer Look’ Documentary Series Showcasing Local Businesses, City Leaders and Hidden Gems
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Have you ever truly stopped to look into your community instead of just looking over it? That’s exactly what local Mainstream Realty agent Carley Stewart is exploring in her new six-part documentary series, “A Closer Look: Watertown.” Recently featured on Northeast Radio SD, Carley shared the inspiration behind the project: a desire to showcase the hidden charms, hardworking small business owners, and essential services that make Watertown, South Dakota, so unique.
From capturing up-close footage on the runway at the Watertown Regional Airport to diving into the deep family history behind local staples like Dempsey’s, this series gives residents a front-row seat to the people who fuel the town. She’s already released the first three episodes covering city leadership, local eateries, and unique downtown shops like DDR Books and The Groove. https://www.youtube.com/@camillecfilms
New episodes drop every Sunday at 3 PM on the Camille C Films YouTube channel, with upcoming segments highlighting the airport, local recreation, and public safety personnel. You can find all the links, behind-the-scenes clips, and updates on Carley’s Instagram at @carley.sdrealestate. Support local, and take a closer look at what makes this city tick!
Series Episode Breakdown
· Episode 1: City Leadership – Features sit-down interviews with the Mayor and City Manager, providing a broad overview of Watertown’s current initiatives, civic challenges, and future outlook for the population.
· Episode 2: Watertown Charms – Focuses on independent downtown businesses that give the city its unique character. Featured merchants include Peddler’s Market, Watertown Flowers, DDR Books (showcasing owner Donis Roberts’ extensive inventory and family history), and The Groove, an independent record store owned by local musician Shawn Lenning.
· Episode 3: Local Food & Family Traditions – Highlights the local culinary scene by interviewing Bekah Waldner, owner of Lone Pine, Cloud 9, and Dakota Butcher, alongside Sean Dempsey of Dempsey’s, who discusses his family’s long-standing restaurant traditions.
· Episode 4: Airport & Aviation – Features Ian Merriwether at the Watertown Regional Airport, complete with dynamic, up-close footage of planes actively landing on the runway.
· Episode 5: Recreation (Releasing Sept. 13) – Explores local sports and leisure activities across the community, featuring segments on golf, dance, and cheerleading.
· Episode 6: Public Safety & Health – The series finale will focus on the city’s essential services, featuring the Police Department, Fire Department, Brown Clinic, and local senior care facilities.
Residents interested in viewing the series can find episodes on the Camille C Films YouTube channel, through Carley Stewart’s Instagram (@carley.sdrealestate), or by visiting mainstreamrealtysd.com.
