Simple Civics: Greenville County

Greater Good Greenville

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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Yesterday · 21 min
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 Trust explains how $7 million in local tax dollars leveraged $43 million in protected land, and how landowners and residents can get involved. Episode Resources: Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust & Newsletter Signup Interactive Map of GCHNRT Projects South Carolina Conservation Bank Upstate Forever’s Guide to Land Conservation Episode on the Foothills Trail Episode on ReWa Episode on State Parks 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.
August 25 · 15 min
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 Carolinians across party lines, how a small city can welcome newcomers without sprawling, and why Camden is worth your next weekend. Episode Resources: Listen to Bourbon in the Back Room Podcast “The Concise Guide to South Carolina State Government” by Vincent Sheheen Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site and Visitor Center 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.
August 20 · 21 min
[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 Green of Openfields and Catherine Schumacher of Public Education Partners about the Parenting Landscape Assessment, why availability is not the same as access, and the "No Wrong Doors" initiative now taking shape. Episode Resources: InformEdsc Public Education Partners Greenville County 2024-2026 Needs Assessment Public Education Partners Strategic Plan Openfields Official Website 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.
August 18 · 22 min
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 every road, and why counties had no council until the 1970s. Episode Resources: Listen to Bourbon in the Back Room Podcast “The Concise Guide to South Carolina State Government” by Vincent Sheheen 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.
August 11 · 17 min
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, and why a healthy urban forest depends on private landowners as much as the city. Residents can weigh in at a virtual meeting on August 19th or through a short survey open until August 21st, both at greenvilletreeplan.com. Episode Resources: Official Greenville Tree Plan Website TreesUpstate 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.
August 6 · 16 min
[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 actually helps, from picture books and goodbye handshakes to handing your senior the car keys on their own college deadlines. Episode Resources: InformEdsc 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.
August 4 · 30 min
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 looking to what's next. Hear from Simpsonville's city administrator, Tee Coker, on downtown's $23M makeover, who pays for it, and what's at stake. Episode Resources: Simpsonville ‘Spark Fest’ Founder’s Day Festival Simple Civics Episode on Hospitality and Accommodations Tax 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.
July 28 · 26 min
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 help win (or lose) the deals that shape our community. Episode Resources: Strata Platforms The Ribbon Cut Podcast with Susan Donkers 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.
July 21 · 19 min
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 Greenville's West End through public-private partnership. Episode Resources: Fluor Field Economic Impact Study 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.
July 14 · 27 min
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. Episode Resources: Ultimate Outsider Program and 50-Park Challenge SC State Parks Annual Passport Information Play It Forward: CCC History and "Parkitecture" 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.
July 7 · 29 min
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 Resources: Greenville County Clinical Services Overview Greenville County EMS Training Academies 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.
June 30 · 17 min
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 Resources: Official Greenville CTA Program Hub 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.
June 23 · 23 min
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 commission, too. Episode Resources: Official Website for the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority Greenville County Boards and Commissions Vacancies and Applications Greenville Housing Fund Initiatives and Data HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Overview 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.
June 16 · 10 min
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 Resources: Previous episode on 2024 runoff elections 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.
June 9 · 24 min
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 election officials, candidates, and campaign volunteers. This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look from pre-dawn to finalizing election results. On this episode we talk with John Michael Catalano, outreach and special projects coordinator with the South Carolina Elections Commission, and Derrick Lewis, who has concluded his second term as an elected member of the Greenville County School Board of Trustees. Episode Resources: Candidate Lookup Tool Official SC Early Voting Locations and Hours 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.
June 2 · 17 min
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 Tool Official SC Early Voting Locations and Hours 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.
May 28 · 16 min
[EdTalks] Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflecting on Season 1
Discover key takeaways on safety, tech, and literacy in our EdTalks Season 1 wrap-up, plus get a sneak peek at what's coming in Season 2! Episode Resources: InformEdsc 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.
May 26 · 33 min
U.S. House District 4 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Meet the primary candidates for United States House of Representatives District 4 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: David Atchley, Robert E Lee, and William Timmons. Your vote is so important for the 2026 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: David Atchley Robert E Lee William Timmons Resources: Sample Ballot Episode on the 2026 Primaries 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.
May 26 · 21 min
U.S. House District 3 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Meet the primary candidates for United States House of Representatives District 3 in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 9: Eunice Lehmacher and Dr. Ernest E Mackins. Your vote is so important for the 2026 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: Eunice Lehmacher Dr. Ernest E Mackins Resources: Sample Ballot Episode on the 2026 Primaries 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.
May 21 · 17 min
[EdTalks] First Year, Check: Surviving and Thriving in Your First Year of Teaching
Discover what it takes to thrive as a first-year teacher. Get practical classroom management tips, build strong student relationships, and master structure. Episode Resources: The First-Year Teaching Roller Coaster Visualization New Teacher Mentorship and Support Resources InformEdsc 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.

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