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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…
Episodes
- Simple Civics: Greenville County
A New Day for Newtown: Remediating the CSX-T Bramlett Site
Pastor Stacey Mills of Mountain View Baptist Church and Emily Poole, staff attorney at the South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP), discuss the…
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Making Waves: How SAIL Unites Greenville County
What do summer swim meets and civic engagement have in common? In Greenville County, the answer is SAIL. For 60 years, the Swim Association Invitational League…
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Voices of the American Dream: The Immigrant Experience with Diana Hoyos Lopez and Magda DeSantis (Encore Episode)
In this Independence Day special, we hear from Diana Hoyos Lopez and Magda DeSantis, two immigrants whose personal stories embody the hope, struggle, and…
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Understanding the Fentanyl Challenge in Greenville County
Today we talk about an important public health issue affecting Greenville County: fentanyl use and prevention. Senior Deputy Coroner Shelton England shares…
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2024 Greenville Primaries - It Ain’t Over
It’s election over time! Six races in the Greenville County 2024 primary are going on to a runoff of June 25th. This episode covers how runoffs work, who will…
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Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode 2024)
It’s primary election day 2024! 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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Meet your Candidates for Greenville Coroner
Meet Dale Arterburn and Mike Ellis, candidates for Greenville County Coroner. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the…
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Meet your Candidates for Greenville Clerk of Court and Sheriff
Meet Brice Garrett and Jay Gresham, candidates for Greenville County Clerk of Court. Also meet Mike Fortner and Hobart Lewis, candidates for Greenville County…
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District 7 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina Senate
Meet Michelle Goodwin-Calwile, candidate for South Carolina Senate District 7, which generally represents Pleasant Valley, Belle Meade, West Greenville…
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District 6 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina Senate
Meet Jason Elliott, candidate for South Carolina Senate District 6. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your…
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District 28 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
Meet Troy Prosser, Daniel Rumfelt, and Kerri Smith, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 28. In this episode, each candidate has 10…
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District 25 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
Meet Wendell Jones, candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves…
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District 22 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
Meet Paul Wickensimer, candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 22. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce…
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District 20 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
Meet Sarah Curran and Stephen Frank, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 20, generally representing the Taylors area. In this…
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District 19 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
Meet Patrick Haddon and Nate Marcionette, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 19, generally representing Berea and Western…
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District 18 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
Meet Tramaine Booker and Alan Morgan, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 18, generally representing northeastern Greenville…
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District 17 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
Meet Tom Bates and Mike Burns, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 17, generally representing northern Greenville County. In this…
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District 27 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Meet Garey Collins and Butch Kirven, candidates for Greenville County Council District 27, generally representing the Simpsonville area. In this episode, each…
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District 25 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Meet Ennis Fant, Derrick Quarles, and Lisa Sweeney, candidates for Greenville County Council District 25, generally representing the Augusta Road areas of…
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District 22 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Meet Frank Farmer, Ethan Jedziniak, Jay Rogers, and Nia Thomas, candidates for Greenville County Council District 22, generally representing North Main, Wade…
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District 21 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Meet Chris Harrison and Curt McGahhey, candidates for Greenville County Council District 21, generally representing the east side, including the Parkway…
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District 20 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Meet Ken Matesevac and Alex Reynolds, candidates for Greenville County Council District 20, generally representing the Taylors area and some of Travelers Rest…
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District 18 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Meet Mike Barnes and Kelly Long, candidates for Greenville County Council District 18, generally representing the Greer area. In this episode, each candidate…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyEverything You Need to Know about Special Purpose Districts in South Carolina
Have you ever wondered about the special purpose districts that operate behind the scenes in South Carolina? In this episode, we sit down with C.D. Rhodes to…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyWho Will Be on the Ballot?
37 candidates have filed to run in June 11th primary races touching Greenville County, SC for offices like County Council to Sheriff to state House, Senate…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyHome Rule: Understanding the Legislation that Created Local Government in South Carolina
Are you curious to learn how South Carolina's counties evolved into the local governments we know today? In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyAnnexation in South Carolina: How Cities Grow
Ever wondered how cities grow? In this episode, we explore annexation in South Carolina with Scott Slatton, an expert from the Municipal Association of South…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyServing Up Hope: Innovative Nonprofits Responding to Growth and Nourishing Our Community
How are nonprofits dealing with growth in Greenville? In this episode, we sit down Tobin Simpson of Project Host and Catriona Carlisle of Meals on Wheels to…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyFrom Classroom to Career: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Education
Partnerships between schools and industry are the best way to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow, and thanks to partners like Fluor, Greenville…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountySeen, Heard, and Valued: Painting Stories of Hope
Today we explore the making of Greenville's "Seen, Heard, and Valued" mural, a nearly 50-foot-tall artwork celebrating stories of hope from those who have…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyVITA: Your Free Tax Preparation Solution
Put more money in your pocket this tax season, and help your neighbors file their taxes for free! Today we're talking with Cody Carver, Director of Community…
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The Reedy River: Past, Present, and Protecting its Future
The Reedy River plays a vital role in Greenville County's history and its ongoing development. Join us as we speak with Scott Butler, President of the Board of…
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Learning as They Lead: Reflections from the Heart of Public Service
Today we hear from local officials about the realities of public service, revealing the demanding nature of their so-called part-time roles. Councilman Benton…
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Advocacy in Action: Jason Zacher with the Greenville Chamber on Making an Impact
Today we talk with Jason Zacher on the Greenville Chamber's role in policy and advocacy in Columbia. We discuss the significance of community involvement in…
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Student Leaders in Greenville County Schools: Perspectives from Student Body Presidents
Today we interview three Greenville County student body presidents, exploring their perspectives on school pride, leadership, and community impact. These…
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Shape Your City: The Power of Local Boards and Commissions in the City of Greenville
Today we look at how you can have an impact by serving on local boards and commissions in the City of Greenville. Join us as we explore how residents like you…
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Greenville's Green Resolution: Easy Recycling Practices
Today we look at the world of recycling with Wendy McNatt, Greenville County's Recycling Coordinator, as we uncover the realities of landfill waste and explore…
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Your 2024 Civics Action Plan
Happy 2024, Simple Civics listeners! We have a jam-packed election year ahead of us and wanted to give you a preview of things to come on the podcast. Expect…
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Bridging Generations: Family Conversations about Wealth and Shared Values
In this episode, Liam McCormick discusses the importance of intergenerational conversations about family stories to build resilience in families and to prepare…
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Building Community: Making Taylors More than a Zip Code
Discover what sets Taylors apart with Alex Reynolds, president of Taylors TownSquare. We delve into the community's unique identity and the role of Taylors…
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Voter Turnout in the Municipal Elections within Greenville County
Municipal elections just happened in the six cities in Greenville County! Join us as we explore the varied voter turnouts in each city, decode the reasons…
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Maximizing Impact: Smart Strategies for Year-End Charitable Giving and Tax Planning
Get ready for year end with strategies for charitable giving, maximizing your IRA and flexible spending accounting, giving to family and friends, and donating…
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Greenville's Tourism Economy: A Conversation with Heath Dillard of VisitGreenvilleSC
Greenville is a hub for both business and leisure tourists. How do we benefit from this, what challenges does the tourism and hospitality sector face, and…
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Building Community: Greenville County's Teacher of the Year
In this episode, we're joined by Lindsay Zika, Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year, who shares her journey in education – a story woven through…
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Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode)
It’s election day 2023 for the 6 cities in Greenville County! Voters have the responsibility of getting to the polls if they haven’t already, but there is a…
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How to REALLY support a candidate (encore episode)
We've brought you candidate interviews for all Greenville County city elections. We hope you heard from candidates you'd like to support. Of course, your vote…
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City of Mauldin: Getting to Know Your Candidates
Dive deep into the City of Mauldin's upcoming elections on November 7 as we sit down with the candidates vying for your vote. Today, you’ll hear from City…
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City of Travelers Rest: Getting to Know Your Candidates
Dive deep into the City of Travelers Rest's upcoming elections on November 7 as we sit down with the candidates vying for your vote. Today, you’ll hear from…
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City of Greer: Getting to Know Your Candidates
Dive deep into the City of Greer’s upcoming elections on November 7 as we sit down with the candidates vying for your vote. Today, you’ll hear from District 3…
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City of Fountain Inn: Getting to Know Your Candidates
Dive deep into the City of Fountain Inn's upcoming elections on November 7 as we sit down with the candidates vying for your vote. Today, you’ll hear Ward 6…
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City of Simpsonville: Getting to Know Your Candidates
Dive deep into the City of Simpsonville's upcoming elections on November 7 as we sit down with the candidates vying for your vote. Today, you’ll hear from…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyCity of Greenville: Getting to Know Your Candidates
Dive deep into the City of Greenville's upcoming elections on November 7 as we sit down with the candidates vying for your vote. Today, you'll hear from…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyVote Smart: Your Ultimate Guide to Greenville's Local Elections
Ready to cast your vote but feeling lost in the maze of local government? We've got you covered. In this episode, we break down the essentials of Greenville…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyThreads of Time: How Textiles Wove Greenville into a Global Powerhouse
Today we explore the rich tapestry of Greenville's textile history with Don Koonce, a leading expert on the subject and a seasoned filmmaker. From the rise of…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountySpeak Up, Shape Policy: Your Voice as a Blueprint for Child Legislation in South Carolina
Today we're joined by Shealy Reibold, Senior Resource Attorney to South Carolina's Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children (JCLCC). Learn how this…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyParticipating in Your Local Government – Boards and Commissions, Speaking at Meetings and More
Today we welcome Liz Seman, Vice Chair of Greenville County Council, to explore the many ways residents can engage with local government. Learn how to identify…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyMapping Lives Lost: A Sobering Look at Greenville's Pedestrian and Cyclist Tragedies
In this episode, we explore a sobering and important topic in Greenville County: the tragic deaths of 38 people who were walking or bike riding in our…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyGreenville County Schools with Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Burke Royster, the Superintendent of Greenville County Schools, who discusses the district's milestones and what’s ahead. The…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyGreenville Technical College: Charting Success with President Dr. Keith Miller
Today we sit down with Dr. Keith Miller, the President of Greenville Technical College, a pioneering institution in South Carolina for higher education and…
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyNeighborhood Safety and Auto Break-Ins with Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson
Today we engage in a crucial discussion on neighborhood safety and auto break-ins with Chief Howie Thompson of the Greenville Police Department. Tune in to…