Simple Civics: Greenville County

Area 18: Meet Your 2026 Greenville County School Board Candidates

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 e

Poll Workers Needed: How to Serve on Election Day in Greenville County

Greenville County needs 2,000 poll workers to run the November 2026 election. Dennis Stone of the county elections board explains what poll managers actually do, who can

[EdTalks] What to Know About Greenville's November School Board Races

Six Greenville County School Board seats are up this November, and with no primary and no runoff, the most votes wins. Catherine Schumacher and Derek Lewis map out which

Honoring Dolly Parton: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Changed Greenville, One Free Book at a Time

Dolly Parton's treasured legacy lives on in Greenville County. In this tribute episode, we explore how her Imagination Library has mailed 95,000 free books to local child

Keeping the Green in Greenville: How a County Trust Turns $7M into $43M of Protected Land

How does a fast-growing county protect its farms, parks, and historic places before they disappear? Carlton Owen of the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources T

From the Statehouse to City Hall: Vincent Sheheen on Growth, Sprawl, and Small-Town Comebacks

Vincent Sheheen spent twenty years in the statehouse before coming home to be mayor of Camden. He joins Katy Smith to talk about the growth worries that unite South Carol

[EdTalks] Availability Isn't Access: Helping the People Who Help Greenville's Parents

Greenville County has no shortage of services for parents. What it lacks is the connective tissue that helps families actually reach them. Derek Lewis talks with Dr. Tim

Lords Proprietors to Home Rule: How History Built SC Government

Vincent Sheheen, Mayor of Camden and former state Senator, House member, and gubernatorial candidate on why South Carolina elects a coroner, why the state owns nearly eve

Greenville's Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan: What It Is and How to Take Part

Urban forester Mindy Mohrman joins Kelly Byers to walk through Greenville's Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan: what it covers, what the canopy data and tree inventory show,

[EdTalks] First Day Jitters and Last First Days: Kindergarten and Senior Year Advice for Parents

The first day of kindergarten and the last first day of senior year are both bigger deals for parents than anyone admits. Two Greenville school counselors share what actu

125 Years of Simpsonville, SC

Simpsonville is one of the Upstate's fastest-growing cities - and its 125th anniversary is a reminder of the importance of celebrating and preserving the past while looki

The Geography of Business: How Greenville Gets Picked (or Passed Over)

Why do companies choose Greenville County? Site selection expert Susan Donkers reveals the hidden science behind corporate location decisions - and how everyday citizens

Fenway in the West End: How a Family-Owned Ballpark Rebuilt a Neighborhood

Fluor Field is more than a ballpark. Greenville Drive president Jeff Brown shares how a family-owned mini Fenway sparked $300M in economic impact and transformed Greenvil

The Parks That Pay for Themselves: 50 Parks, One Passport

South Carolina's 50 state parks largely pay their own way. Gwen Davenport of SC State Parks on the model, the $99 passport, beating the crowds, and the CCC legacy. Episo

More Than Ambulance Drivers: Inside the Busiest EMS System in South Carolina

How does an ambulance know where you'll need it before you call? Greenville County EMS leaders share how data, dispatch, and house calls save lives in SC. Episode Resour

Certified Tourism Ambassadors: How Greenville Turns Locals into Tourism Experts

Discover how the Certified Tourism Ambassador program turns Greenville locals into hospitality experts. Learn to create unforgettable visitor experiences! Episode Resour

Take Your Seat at the Table: A Practical Guide to Serving on Boards and Commissions

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 commissio

Don't Leave at Overtime: Greenville County Primary Results

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. Episode Reso

Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode 2026)

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

2026 Primary Update: Record Turnout and a Likely Runoff

The 2026 South Carolina primary is breaking early voting records. Get the latest on why your vote matters. Episode Resources: Candidate Lookup ToolOfficial SC Early Vot