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Simple Civics: Greenville County

Greater Good Greenville
Greenville County
Greenville County Schools
Education
Local Government
Infrastructure
Community Engagement
Affordable Housing
Public Safety
Public Education Partners
Homelessness
Civic Engagement
South Carolina
Economic Development
Housing
Greater Good Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina
South Carolina House Of Representatives
Ranked Choice Voting
Greenville
Act 388

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

Who's running for Greenville County School Board in Area 20? Meet Robert Giles and Chuck Saylors, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing our schools, then share this episode w... more

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Who's running for Greenville County Council in District 28? Meet Kyle Long and Thomas Sanders, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing voters, then share this episode with your... more

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Who's running for Greenville County Council in District 19? Meet Benton Blount and Cody Dean, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing voters, then share this episode with your ... more

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Who's running for Greenville County School Board in Area 18? Meet Becky McLaughlin and Ann Marie Middleton, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing our schools, then share this... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Giles
Candidate for Greenville County Schools Area 20
Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Episode: Area 20: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates
Chuck Saylors
Incumbent candidate running for re-election in Area 20
Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Episode: Area 20: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates
Cody Dean
Candidate for Greenville County Council District 19
Greenville County Council (candidate)
Episode: County Council District 19: Meet your 2026 Candidates
Becky McLaughlin
Candidate for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees, Area 18
Greenville County Schools
Episode: Area 18: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates
Ann Marie Middleton
Incumbent School Board Trustee for Area 18
Greenville County Schools
Episode: Area 18: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates
Dennis Stone
Representative from Greenville County Board of Voter Registration and Elections
Greenville County Board of Voter Registration and Elections
Episode: Poll Workers Needed: How to Serve on Election Day in Greenville County
Katherine McIntyre
South Carolina Director of State Relations for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library – South Carolina
Episode: Honoring Dolly Parton: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Changed Greenville, One Free Book at a Time
Beth Jamieson
Strategic Operations Director with Greenville First Steps
Greenville First Steps
Episode: Honoring Dolly Parton: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Changed Greenville, One Free Book at a Time
Carlton Owen
Inaugural board member of the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust; longtime chairman and technical advisor
Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust
Episode: Keeping the Green in Greenville: How a County Trust Turns $7M into $43M of Protected Land

Hosts

Katie Smith
Host of Simple Civics Greenville County; leads interviews and episode introductions
Nathaniel DeSantis
Host and producer on the show; co-host and interview conductor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 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 year 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 States2 years 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 States3 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 States4 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 States4 years ago

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High-quality, locally relevant interviews that connect citizens with policymakers and experts.
A practical, easy-to-digest look at Greenville County issues with real-world takeaways for participation.
Engaging and informative local politics coverage that helps residents understand services and governance.

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Area 20: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates
Q: What are the issues you believe are most important for school board members to focus on in this moment?
Listen to parents and teachers as equal stakeholders, ensure partnership with families, and keep classroom focus while addressing teacher recruitment, retention, and proper resource allocation.
Keeping the Green in Greenville: How a County Trust Turns $7M into $43M of Protected Land
Q: What is the mission of the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust and how does it function in the community?
The Trust acts as a funding bank that protects land by providing grants to nonprofits and agencies for conservation and historic protection, while leveraging taxpayer dollars with state and private funding to protect land faster than development can consume it.
Honoring Dolly Parton: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Changed Greenville, One Free Book at a Time
Q: Could you tell us a little about the Imagination Library and how it's connected to Dolly Parton?
Katherine explains that the Imagination Library began from Dolly's desire to promote literacy, starting in her hometown and expanding to a global reach, with the mission to create a lifelong love of reading and inspire children to dream more, learn more, care more, and be more.
Honoring Dolly Parton: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Changed Greenville, One Free Book at a Time
Q: Your first question is to tell us your name and your favorite Dolly Parton song.
Beth introduces herself as Beth Janison and shares her favorite Dolly Parton song as After the Gold Rush, explaining it ties to the Dolly-era collaboration with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt.
Poll Workers Needed: How to Serve on Election Day in Greenville County
Q: What does serving as a poll manager look like from morning setup to evening closing?
Poll managers greet voters, process check-ins, assist in coordinating with assistant poll managers, while clerks handle more training and equipment retrieval; the day starts early, with polls opening by 7 a.m., and ends after packing up and returning gear if needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Simple Civics: Greenville County

What is Simple Civics: Greenville County about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Locally focused governance and civic life are front and center, with episodes often tackling how Greenville County residents access services, participate in local politics, and navigate city planning, parks, education, and public safety. The show frequently features policymakers, educators, city staff, and nonprofit partners who unpack practical implications for everyday life, from school transitions to EMS operations and park funding. A standout pattern is its emphasis on actionable participation — volunteering, attending meetings, serving on boards, and understanding site selection, budget matters, and community programs. The format tends to blend data-driven context with personal stories and concrete steps for listeners to engage with lo... more

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Recent guests on Simple Civics: Greenville County include:

1. Robert Giles
2. Chuck Saylors
3. Cody Dean
4. Becky McLaughlin
5. Ann Marie Middleton
6. Dennis Stone
7. Katherine McIntyre
8. Beth Jamieson

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