Simple Civics: Greenville County podcast

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.

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.

 

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[EdTalks] School Safety in Greenville County Schools: Layers of Security

What does school safety in Greenville County Schools look like? Get an inside look at the ... more

11 Dec 2025

12 MINS

12:44

11 Dec 2025


#243

The Power Behind the Progress: Duke Energy in Greenville County

Discover how Duke Energy in Greenville County is planning for SC's record growth. Hear the... more

09 Dec 2025

15 MINS

15:08

09 Dec 2025


#242

[EdTalks] Greenville County School Board 101

Learn what the Greenville County School Board does and how it works. A former trustee demy... more

04 Dec 2025

24 MINS

24:17

04 Dec 2025


#241

Hollingsworth Funds: A Legacy Shaping Greenville's Future

From a founder's unique legacy to a force for change. Hear how Hollingsworth Funds Greenvi... more

02 Dec 2025

23 MINS

23:51

02 Dec 2025


#240

[EdTalks] Inside Greenville's Public-Private Education Partnerships

Learn how public-private partnerships in education in Greenville County address the child ... more

27 Nov 2025

16 MINS

16:27

27 Nov 2025


#239

Give Greenville: A One-Stop-Shop for Giving Local

Discover Give Greenville, the new nonprofit directory for Greenville County. Learn how to ... more

25 Nov 2025

15 MINS

15:38

25 Nov 2025


#238

[EdTalks] SmartARTS Program: The Power of Arts Integration

Learn about the SmartARTS program, a model for nonprofit school partnerships. Discover how... more

20 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:29

20 Nov 2025


#237

Greenville Water System: A Legacy of Quality & Foresight

Learn the secrets of the Greenville Water system, from its pristine watersheds to its 100-... more

18 Nov 2025

27 MINS

27:38

18 Nov 2025


#236

[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 3: FILOTs and Tax Abatements

Discover the link between FILOTs and school funding in Greenville County. Learn how these ... more

13 Nov 2025

15 MINS

15:04

13 Nov 2025


#235

13th Circuit Veterans Treatment Court: A Model for Veteran Justice

Discover the 13th Circuit Veterans Treatment Court, where accountability meets grace for v... more

11 Nov 2025

14 MINS

14:55

11 Nov 2025


#234

[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 2: How Act 388 Changed Everything

Explore the impact of Act 388 South Carolina on school funding. Learn how a tax swap led t... more

06 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:35

06 Nov 2025


#233

RevUp GVL: Building a Sustainable Nonprofit Business Model

Explore RevUp GVL: Revenue for Good, a new program helping Greenville nonprofits move beyo... more

04 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:51

04 Nov 2025


#232

[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 1: The Big Picture

Why is South Carolina school funding so complex? Learn how Act 388 impacts local taxes and... more

30 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:47

30 Oct 2025


#231

Meet Your Candidate for the 2025 Mauldin City Council Election

Meet Mauldin City Council Candidate Jason Kraeling. Your vote is so important for the 2025... more

28 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:22

28 Oct 2025


#230

[EdTalks] Finding the "Spark": Meet Teacher of the Year Morgan Smith

Meet Morgan Smith, the 2025-26 GCS Teacher of the Year. She discusses her 3rd-generation f... more

23 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:17

23 Oct 2025


#229

Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Fountain Inn City Council Election

Meet Fountain Inn City Council Candidates Jason Sanders, AJ Dearybury, and Stephan Thomas.... more

21 Oct 2025

18 MINS

18:59

21 Oct 2025


#228

[EdTalks] Parental Support in High School: A Partnership Guide

Wondering how to support your high school student? A principal shares advice on fostering ... more

16 Oct 2025

23 MINS

23:49

16 Oct 2025


#227

Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Simpsonville City Council Election

Meet Simpsonville City Council Candidates Jared Fielding and Jerry Tuso. Your vote is so i... more

14 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:38

14 Oct 2025


#226

[EdTalks] Parental Support in Middle School: A Partnership Guide

Navigate the middle school transition with confidence. Get expert tips on parental support... more

09 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:35

09 Oct 2025


#225

Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Greer City Council Election

Meet Greer City Council Candidates Karuiam Booker, Lee Dumas, Judy Albert, and Paul Lamb. ... more

07 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:08

07 Oct 2025


#224

[EdTalks] Parental Support in Elementary School: A Partnership Guide

Strengthen parental support in elementary school with tips from a principal & counselor. L... more

02 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:30

02 Oct 2025


#223

Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Travelers Rest City Council Election

Meet Travelers Rest City Council Candidates Jon Campbell, Sheryl Guarniero, Catherine Jame... more

30 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:41

30 Sep 2025


#222

[EdTalks] Top of the Class: What We Learned in Estonia

Greenville County leaders unpack lessons from Estonia's PISA-winning schools. Explore key ... more

25 Sep 2025

21 MINS

21:25

25 Sep 2025


#221

Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Greenville City Council Election

Meet Greenville City Council Candidates Matt Alexander, Tine Belge, Lillian Brock Flemming... more

23 Sep 2025

36 MINS

36:45

23 Sep 2025