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 Kingdom, Marietta or Mauldin, Greer or the Golden Strip, if you care about your community, this podcast is for you. Join us every Tuesday for simple civics lessons on local government in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Episodes
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 or commission, too.
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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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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 scenes for election officials, candidates, and campaign volunteers. This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look from pre-dawn to finalizing election results. On this episode we talk with John Michael Catalano, outreach and special projects coordinator with the...
The 2026 South Carolina primary is breaking early voting records. Get the latest on why your vote matters.
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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, and William Timmons. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
How the interviews worked:
All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their ...
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 E Mackins. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
How the interviews worked:
All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their intervi...
Discover what it takes to thrive as a first-year teacher. Get practical classroom management tips, build strong student relationships, and master structure.
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- The First-Year Teaching Roller Coaster Visualization
- New Teacher Mentorship and Support Resources
- InformEdsc
- Public Education Partners
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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 Quarles. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
How the interviews worked:
All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their interview. ...
Meet the primary candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 24 in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 9: Caroline Avinger and Justin Sanders. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
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All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their interview. ...
Want to know the secret to rising student success and teacher retention? Discover how instructional coaches and academic specialists empower educators.
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- The Four Critical Questions of a PLC
- Research Report on Effective Teacher Professional Development
- InformEdsc
- Public Education Partners
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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 Paul Wickensimer. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
How the interviews worked:
All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their i...
Meet the primary candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 10 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Steward Watson. Also running is Thomas Beach who did not respond to numerous invitations by email, phone, and text. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
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All candidates received the same question at the time of th...
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 Schools Budget and Financial Reports
- Greenville County Schools BoardDocs Transparency Portal
- InformEdsc
- Public Education Partners
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Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 28 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Allen Kellett and Kyle Long. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
How the interviews worked:
All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their interview. Candidates ...
Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 26 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Rick Bradley and Daniel Rumfelt. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
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All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their interview. Candida...
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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Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 23 in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 9: Angela Aiken, Alan Mitchell, and David C. Mitchell. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
How the interviews worked:
All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their...
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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- Riley Institute Center for Education Policy and Research
- Public Montessori Education Research and Reports
- Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI)
- InformEdsc
- Public Education Partners
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Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 17 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Joe Dill, John Ehlers, Travis Forrester, and James Hoard. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.
How the interviews worked:
All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for the...
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