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Simple Civics: Greenville County
Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina. Whether you live in downtown Greenville or Possum…
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- Simple Civics: Greenville County
[EdTalks] How Students Sparked Greenville County Schools' New Classroom Technology Rule
Five years after Chromebooks came home during COVID, Greenville County Schools has a new rule on classroom technology and a new framework for AI. Catherine…
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Greenville County Penny Taxes Explained: What a Yes or No Vote Means on Your 2026 Ballot
Every Greenville County voter will see two countywide penny tax questions on the November ballot, and residents of the cities of Greenville, Mauldin…
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U.S. House District 4: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina's District 4? Meet Jessica Ethridge, Courtney McClain, and William Timmons, the three…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
U.S. House District 3: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina's District 3? Meet Sheri Biggs and Eunice Lehmacher, two of the candidates on the ballot in…
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South Carolina House District 28: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 28? Meet Alan Buckalew and Chris Huff, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
South Carolina House District 27: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 27? Meet John MacCarthy and David Vaughan, the candidates on the ballot in the November…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
South Carolina House District 24: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 24? Meet Caroline Avinger and Bruce Bannister, the candidates on the ballot in the…
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South Carolina House District 22: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 22? Meet Josh Kendrick and Paul Wickensimer, the candidates on the ballot in the November…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
South Carolina House District 21: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 21? Meet Dexter Reaves, one of the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
Area 26: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates
Who's running for Greenville County School Board in Area 26? Meet Amanda Brett and Stephanie Meek, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
South Carolina House District 18: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 18? Meet Virginia Maclure, one of the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
South Carolina House District 17: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 17? Meet Mike Burns and Rich Nicoloff, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3…
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Area 22: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates
Who's running for Greenville County School Board in Area 22? Meet Leslie Fatum and Lynda Leventis-Wells, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026…
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South Carolina House District 16: Meet your 2026 Candidate
Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 16? Meet Lynn Ramirez, one of the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026…
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South Carolina House District 5: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 5? Meet Neal Collins and David Jones, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3…
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Area 20: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates
Who's running for Greenville County School Board in Area 20? Meet Robert Giles and Chuck Saylors, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general…
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County Council District 28: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for Greenville County Council in District 28? Meet Kyle Long and Thomas Sanders, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general…
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County Council District 19: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Who's running for Greenville County Council in District 19? Meet Benton Blount and Cody Dean, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general…
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Area 18: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates
Who's running for Greenville County School Board in Area 18? Meet Becky McLaughlin and Ann Marie Middleton, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3…
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Poll Workers Needed: How to Serve on Election Day in Greenville County
Greenville County needs 2,000 poll workers to run the November 2026 election. Dennis Stone of the county elections board explains what poll managers actually…
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[EdTalks] What to Know About Greenville's November School Board Races
Six Greenville County School Board seats are up this November, and with no primary and no runoff, the most votes wins. Catherine Schumacher and Derek Lewis map…
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Honoring Dolly Parton: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Changed Greenville, One Free Book at a Time
Dolly Parton's treasured legacy lives on in Greenville County. In this tribute episode, we explore how her Imagination Library has mailed 95,000 free books to…
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Keeping the Green in Greenville: How a County Trust Turns $7M into $43M of Protected Land
How does a fast-growing county protect its farms, parks, and historic places before they disappear? Carlton Owen of the Greenville County Historic and Natural…
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From the Statehouse to City Hall: Vincent Sheheen on Growth, Sprawl, and Small-Town Comebacks
Vincent Sheheen spent twenty years in the statehouse before coming home to be mayor of Camden. He joins Katy Smith to talk about the growth worries that unite…
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[EdTalks] Availability Isn't Access: Helping the People Who Help Greenville's Parents
Greenville County has no shortage of services for parents. What it lacks is the connective tissue that helps families actually reach them. Derek Lewis talks…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
Lords Proprietors to Home Rule: How History Built SC Government
Vincent Sheheen, Mayor of Camden and former state Senator, House member, and gubernatorial candidate on why South Carolina elects a coroner, why the state owns…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
Greenville's Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan: What It Is and How to Take Part
Urban forester Mindy Mohrman joins Kelly Byers to walk through Greenville's Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan: what it covers, what the canopy data and tree…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
[EdTalks] First Day Jitters and Last First Days: Kindergarten and Senior Year Advice for Parents
The first day of kindergarten and the last first day of senior year are both bigger deals for parents than anyone admits. Two Greenville school counselors…
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125 Years of Simpsonville, SC
Simpsonville is one of the Upstate's fastest-growing cities - and its 125th anniversary is a reminder of the importance of celebrating and preserving the past…
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The Geography of Business: How Greenville Gets Picked (or Passed Over)
Why do companies choose Greenville County? Site selection expert Susan Donkers reveals the hidden science behind corporate location decisions - and how…
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Fenway in the West End: How a Family-Owned Ballpark Rebuilt a Neighborhood
Fluor Field is more than a ballpark. Greenville Drive president Jeff Brown shares how a family-owned mini Fenway sparked $300M in economic impact and…
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The Parks That Pay for Themselves: 50 Parks, One Passport
South Carolina's 50 state parks largely pay their own way. Gwen Davenport of SC State Parks on the model, the $99 passport, beating the crowds, and the CCC…
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More Than Ambulance Drivers: Inside the Busiest EMS System in South Carolina
How does an ambulance know where you'll need it before you call? Greenville County EMS leaders share how data, dispatch, and house calls save lives in SC…
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Certified Tourism Ambassadors: How Greenville Turns Locals into Tourism Experts
Discover how the Certified Tourism Ambassador program turns Greenville locals into hospitality experts. Learn to create unforgettable visitor experiences!…
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Take Your Seat at the Table: A Practical Guide to Serving on Boards and Commissions
How do everyday residents guide how our community grows and thrives? Joanna Reese shares her experience serving on a local board and how you can join a board…
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Don't Leave at Overtime: Greenville County Primary Results
Don't leave the election in overtime! Discover the Greenville County primary results, key voter turnout data, and essential rules for the June 23rd runoffs…
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Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode 2026)
It’s primary election day 2026! Voters have the responsibility of getting to the polls if they haven’t already, but there is a lot of work going on behind the…
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2026 Primary Update: Record Turnout and a Likely Runoff
The 2026 South Carolina primary is breaking early voting records. Get the latest on why your vote matters. Episode Resources: Candidate Lookup Tool Official SC…
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[EdTalks] Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflecting on Season 1
Discover key takeaways on safety, tech, and literacy in our EdTalks Season 1 wrap-up, plus get a sneak peek at what's coming in Season 2! Episode Resources…
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U.S. House District 4 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Meet the primary candidates for United States House of Representatives District 4 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: David Atchley, Robert E Lee…
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U.S. House District 3 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Meet the primary candidates for United States House of Representatives District 3 in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 9: Eunice Lehmacher and Dr. Ernest…
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[EdTalks] First Year, Check: Surviving and Thriving in Your First Year of Teaching
Discover what it takes to thrive as a first-year teacher. Get practical classroom management tips, build strong student relationships, and master structure…
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
South Carolina House District 25 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Meet the primary candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 9: Wendell K Jones and Derrick…
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South Carolina House District 24 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Meet the primary candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 24 in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 9: Caroline Avinger and Justin…
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[EdTalks] Teaching the Teachers: How Instructional Coaches and Academic Specialists Power Greenville's Schools
Want to know the secret to rising student success and teacher retention? Discover how instructional coaches and academic specialists empower educators. Episode…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountySouth Carolina House District 22 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Meet the primary candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 22 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Randolph Chuck Rhode Jr. and…
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South Carolina House District 10 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Meet the primary candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 10 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Steward Watson. Also running…
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[EdTalks] Breaking Down the $1 Billion School Budget
Discover how the 2026-27 Greenville County Schools budget funds higher teacher pay, mental health services, and special education without a tax increase…
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Greenville County Council District 28 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 28 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Allen Kellett and Kyle Long…
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Greenville County Council District 26 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 26 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Rick Bradley and Daniel Rumfelt…
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[EdTalks] Afterschool Is Not an Afterthought: How the Riley Institute Is Elevating Education in South Carolina
Unlock the power of South Carolina afterschool programs with the Riley Institute. Learn how evidence-based education policies drive lifelong student success…
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Greenville County Council District 23 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 23 in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 9: Angela Aiken, Alan Mitchell, and…
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[EdTalks] Inside the Riley Institute: 25 Years of Evidence-Based Education in South Carolina
Discover how the Riley Institute at Furman University leverages evidence-based public education research to close opportunity gaps and empower educators…
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Greenville County Council District 17 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 17 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Joe Dill, John Ehlers, Travis…
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[EdTalks] Inside a $170 Million School Savings Account
Why do Greenville County Schools need a large savings account? Learn how the GCS fund balance protects teachers, handles emergencies, and funds innovation…
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Behind the Blueprint: How Greenville's Design Review Board Shapes Downtown
Curious what makes downtown so walkable? Learn how the Greenville Design Review Board shapes urban design and how you can help guide our city's future. Episode…
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[EdTalks] The Future Teachers of Greenville County
Step inside the Future Teacher Academy as high school seniors share their front-row view of teaching. Discover how real classroom experience shapes educators…
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How to REALLY support a candidate (encore episode)
Learn how to support a local political campaign with expert Derek Lewis. Discover easy, actionable ways to help, from social media likes to donating or hosting…
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[EdTalks] Celebrating 10 Years of Impact through GATE
For the past decade, the GATE program has built a sustainable pipeline of Greenville County educators by supporting career changers on their path to the…
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Everything You Need to Know about the 2026 Primary Ballot in Greenville County
The 2026 Greenville County elections show an historic surge in candidate competition. Discover why the June primaries and runoffs are crucial for your vote…