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Simple Civics: Greenville County

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South Carolina House Of Representatives
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United Way Of Greenville County
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South Carolina House District 22
Substance Abuse Education
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Greenville County Schools
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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 gover... more

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Latest Episodes

Explore the impact of Act 388 South Carolina on school funding. Learn how a tax swap led to a billion-dollar gap, unfunded mandates, and a strain on local schools.

Episode Resources:

• Greenville County Budget Basics

• Guide to SC School Tax Abatem... more

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Explore RevUp GVL: Revenue for Good, a new program helping Greenville nonprofits move beyond donations and build their own sustainable, mission-aligned earned revenue.

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about the RevUpGVL: Revenue for Good Program

• D... more

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Why is South Carolina school funding so complex? Learn how Act 388 impacts local taxes and the Greenville County Schools budget in this simple explanation.

Episode Resources:

• Greenville County Budget Basics

• Guide to SC School Tax Abatements

• L... more

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

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Recent Guests

Jason Kraeling
Current Mauldin City council member and candidate for re-election
Episode: Meet Your Candidate for the 2025 Mauldin City Council Election
Morgan Smith
2025-26 Teacher of the Year and fifth-grade teacher at Robert E. Cashin Elementary School
Greenville County Schools
Episode: [EdTalks] Finding the "Spark": Meet Teacher of the Year Morgan Smith
Jeremy Carrick
Principal at Carolina High School
Carolina High School
Episode: [EdTalks] Parental Support in High School: A Partnership Guide
Adrienne Mays
Principal at Hughes Academy
Hughes Academy
Episode: [EdTalks] Parental Support in Middle School: A Partnership Guide
Lauren Tinholder
School Counselor at Hughes Academy
Hughes Academy
Episode: [EdTalks] Parental Support in Middle School: A Partnership Guide
Jennifer Woody
Proud principal at Summit Drive Elementary School
Summit Drive Elementary
Episode: [EdTalks] Parental Support in Elementary School: A Partnership Guide
Jenny Dixon
School Counselor at Summit Drive Elementary
Summit Drive Elementary
Episode: [EdTalks] Parental Support in Elementary School: A Partnership Guide
Dr. Larry Miller
New president of Greenville Technical College, previously vice president of learning and workforce development
Greenville Technical College
Episode: [EdTalks] Greenville Tech: Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today
Ryan Duerk
President and CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries
Miracle Hill Ministries
Episode: Conversations About Homelessness: A View From a Greenville Bench

Hosts

Katherine Schumacher
Co-host of various civic education initiatives and a strong advocate for local governmental understanding and involvement.
Katie Smith
Co-host focused on ensuring local communities understand and engage with their governance, particularly through education and civic initiatives.
Derek Lewis
Executive Director of Greenville First Steps, integral in discussions around education and civic engagement in the local community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Helpful local info

    I stumbled across this show while researching the candidates for the local election in November. Found the interviews a great way to hear from the candidates and the transparency explanation at end was great. Nice work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeTheDC
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast for Greenville County.

    This series of short podcasts is valuable for anyone living or working in Greenville, South Carolina. It provides interesting content with a behind the scenes look into a wide variety of issues and functions of our region.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig/Peeve
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    This podcast does a great job informing people about upstate South Carolina local politics and other civic/local matters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jethro.n
    United States2 years ago
  • Glad we have this in Greenville

    What a great way to stay informed about your home. Podcast is professionally produced and informative. Every resident should listen to this podcast and connect with the world around you. Thanks for what you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beantruthpurple1234
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing informative podcast!

    This podcast has such great information on it. It’s easy to understand, entertaining, but more importantly it is informative. The information that is presented is digestible and bite sized. Anyone living in Greenville County should be listening to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaraDeSantis
    United States3 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its professional production and its ability to connect citizens with vital community issues.
Listeners appreciate the valuable insights into local government and find the content both engaging and informative.
Many express gratitude for the focus on local issues that impact daily life, especially in education and civic participation.

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[EdTalks] Finding the "Spark": Meet Teacher of the Year Morgan Smith
Q: What would you want listeners to know about what you and your colleagues do every day?
We are dedicated to working with students and parents to create the best learning opportunities, and we genuinely care about the well-being of each student.
[EdTalks] Finding the "Spark": Meet Teacher of the Year Morgan Smith
Q: How did you overcome your own burnout?
I connected with fellow teachers, worked together to remind each other why we do what we do, and created initiatives to support one another.
[EdTalks] Finding the "Spark": Meet Teacher of the Year Morgan Smith
Q: What have you enjoyed most about the opportunity as Teacher of the Year?
I've enjoyed interacting with people I wouldn't have met otherwise and gaining insight into the district's processes and decisions.
Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Fountain Inn City Council Election
Q: What would be your priorities if elected?
AJ Dearybury focuses on community support, infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life.
Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Fountain Inn City Council Election
Q: What do you believe are the biggest issues facing constituents?
AJ Dearybury highlights infrastructure and slow down concerns from growth as primary issues.

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Focusing on local governance, a series of discussions aims to elevate awareness and involvement in the civic affairs of Greenville County, South Carolina. Episodes span a variety of essential topics that affect daily lives, such as education, homelessness, public health, and local government processes. By featuring experts, community leaders, and educators, the dialogues delve into practical matters including education initiatives, civic engagement strategies, economic mobility, and community support systems. Unique to this series is its commitment to making complex governmental issues accessible and relatable to the general public, fostering a more informed and engaged community across diverse neighborhoods in the region.

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Recent guests on Simple Civics: Greenville County include:

1. Jason Kraeling
2. Morgan Smith
3. Jeremy Carrick
4. Adrienne Mays
5. Lauren Tinholder
6. Jennifer Woody
7. Jenny Dixon
8. Dr. Larry Miller

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