Simple Civics: Greenville County – Details, episodes & analysis

Navigate the middle school transition with confidence. Get expert tips on parental support for middle schoolers, from encouraging independence to improving communication.

Episode Resources:

• Greenville County Schools Parents' Page
• Learn more about Greenville First Steps
• Learn more about Public Education Partners

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• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
• Get in touch
• Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

Meet Greer City Council Candidates Karuiam Booker, Lee Dumas, Judy Albert, and Paul Lamb. Your vote is so important for the 2025 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 were allowed to bring along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There were no edits made to the interview.

Candidate links:

• Karuiam Booker
• Lee Dumas
• Judy Albert
• Paul Lamb

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
• Get in touch
• Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution
• Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.
• View our entire catalogue

Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

Thinking about the Greenville County Schools 4K program? April Roberts, a GCS principal, reveals what kindergarten readiness truly means and explains the step-by-step process to apply.

Episode Resources:

• Apply for the Greenville County Schools 4K Program
• Learn more about Greenville First Steps
• Learn more about Public Education Partners

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
• Get in touch
• Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution
• Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.
• View our entire catalogue

Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

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, and Congress. Almost HALF of them will have no competition in November, meaning your primary votes are tremendously important. But in 2022, only 14% of voters turned out in the primary. This episode runs through some of the details around our statewide primary, how it works, and who's on the ballot.

Links:

Register to vote and check your registration status

See who is on the ballot in Greenville County

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Produced by Podcast Studio X.

Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

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 groundbreaking Home Rule Act with special guest C.D. Rhodes, a partner at Pope Flynn and a leading authority on local government powers. Discover how the events of 1973 and 1975 drastically reshaped the political landscape, shifting power from state senators to local citizens, and learn why understanding Home Rule is crucial for engaged community members today.

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Produced by Podcast Studio X.

Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

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 Carolina. Scott breaks down the process, benefits, and challenges of annexation, sharing insights about donut holes, land use, and the tug-of-war between rural and urban interests. Join us for an engaging look at the little-understood but crucial topic of how cities expand!

Links:

Municipal Association of South Carolina

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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

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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 learn how these leaders are rising to the occasion with creativity and collaboration. Discover the secrets behind their innovative approaches to fighting hunger, from serving up hot meals and social connections to empowering unemployed individuals with culinary training and how you can get involved.

Links:

Meals on Wheels Greenville

Project Host

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Produced by Podcast Studio X.

Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

Partnerships between schools and industry are the best way to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow, and thanks to partners like Fluor, Greenville County Schools is offering cutting edge opportunities to students from preschool through graduation. Today, we talk with Katie Porter, Greenville County Schools CTE Innovation Center Director, Thomas Riddle, Assistant Director of the Roper Mountain Science Center, and Torrence Robinson, Senior Corporate Philanthropy and Foundation Executive at Fluor, and explore how these partnerships create hands-on learning opportunities for students at facilities like the Roper Mountain Science Center and the CTE Innovation Center. We examine how these programs develop critical problem-solving skills and help students see their own potential in STEM fields. We also highlight the vital role businesses play in shaping curriculum and offering real-world experiences that ignite curiosity and inspiration.

Learn more about Fluor's commitment to communities like Greenville.

Links:

CTE Innovation Center

Roper Mountain Science Center

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Produced by Podcast Studio X.

Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

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 experienced homelessness. We hear from the artist, Nick Burns ("Ninja Picasso"), Triune Mercy Center Facilities Manager Don Austin, and Triune Mercy Center Pastor Jennifer Fouse Sheorn about the mural's message and its role in sparking conversations about compassion and action. They are interviewed by Susan McLarty, Executive Director of Greenville Homeless Alliance which spearheaded the project. Join us as we explore how this extraordinary mural is driving change and inspiring hope for those facing homelessness.

Links:

Meet the men and women featured in the Seen | Heard | Valued mural

Greenville Homeless Alliance

Triune Mercy Center

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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

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 Initiatives and Investments at United Way of Greenville County, about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and how it offers free tax preparation help to those who qualify. Find out if you're eligible, what documents you'll need, and how to schedule your appointment. We'll also hear from Cody about the tremendous difference VITA volunteers make in our community and how you can get started volunteering.

Links:

United Way Greenville County

MyFreeTaxes.com

SC 211

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Produced by Podcast Studio X.

Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.