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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,

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22:53

A New Day for Newtown: Remediating the CSX-T Bramlett...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/07/16

Pastor Stacey Mills of Mountain View Baptist Church and Emily Poole, staff attorney at the South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP), discuss the decades-long efforts for remediation of the contaminated Bramlett Road site near the Greenville community of Newtown in Southernside. Learn about the history of the neighborhood, the impact of coal tar contamination on the wetlands and residents, and the ongoing efforts to remediate the site. Explore how a diverse group of stakeholders, including

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27:31

Making Waves: How SAIL Unites Greenville County

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2024/07/09

What do summer swim meets and civic engagement have in common? In Greenville County, the answer is SAIL. For 60 years, the Swim Association Invitational League (SAIL) has brought together swimmers, families, and volunteers from across the county for friendly competition and community building. In this episode, we dive into the history and impact of SAIL with Chris Abdella, current SAIL president, and Peter Pistolis, past president and former SAIL swimmer. Discover how this beloved summer tradition

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39:45

Voices of the American Dream: The Immigrant...

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2024/07/02

In this Independence Day special, we hear from Diana Hoyos Lopez and Magda DeSantis, two immigrants whose personal stories embody the hope, struggle, and triumph of the American Dream. Diana's journey from an undocumented Mexican immigrant to a healthcare professional highlights the formidable barriers faced by students in similar circumstances. Her success, made possible by her drive and determination along with community support, DACA, and scholarship programs, is an inspiring testament to

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13:31

Understanding the Fentanyl Challenge in Greenville...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/06/25

Today we talk about an important public health issue affecting Greenville County: fentanyl use and prevention. Senior Deputy Coroner Shelton England shares insights on local trends, interagency cooperation, and community education initiatives. Tune in to understand how our local government and health services are working together to address this challenge and how you can stay informed. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support

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17:45

2024 Greenville Primaries - It Ain’t Over

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2024/06/18

It’s election over time! Six races in the Greenville County 2024 primary are going on to a runoff of June 25th. This episode covers how runoffs work, who will be on the next ballot, how our turnout ended up in this important primary, and what’s next for our elections. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

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24:16

Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode)

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2024/06/11

It’s primary election day 2024! 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

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22:53

Meet your Candidates for Greenville Coroner

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/30

Meet Dale Arterburn and Mike Ellis, candidates for Greenville County Coroner. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Dale Arterburn: https://www.daleforcoroner.com/ Mike Ellis: https://mikeelliscoroner.com/ Coroners Office: https://www.greenvillecounty.org/Coroner/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a

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36:08

Meet your Candidates for Greenville Clerk of Court...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/30

Meet Brice Garrett and Jay Gresham, candidates for Greenville County Clerk of Court. Also meet Mike Fortner and Hobart Lewis, candidates for Greenville County Sheriff. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Clerk of Court Links: Brice Garrett: https://brice-garrett.com/ Jay Gresham: https://www.votejaygresham.com/ Sheriff Links: Mike Fortner: https://www.votemikefortner.com/

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13:07

District 7 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/29

Meet Michelle Goodwin-Calwile, candidate for South Carolina Senate District 7, which generally represents Pleasant Valley, Belle Meade, West Greenville, Downtown Greenville, Nicholtown, and some of Sans Souci. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. This race also features candidate Karl Allen, but he did not respond to our many invitations to participate. Links: Michelle

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13:29

District 6 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/28

Meet Jason Elliott, candidate for South Carolina Senate District 6. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. This race also features candidates Ben Carper and Dan Nickles, but they did not respond to our many invitations to participate. Links: Jason Elliott: https://www.votejasonelliott.com/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics:

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29:48

District 28 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/23

Meet Troy Prosser, Daniel Rumfelt, and Kerri Smith, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 28. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. This race also features candidates Chris Huff and Allen Kellett, but they did not respond to our many invitations to participate. Links: Troy Prosser: https://troy4schouse.com/ Daniel Rumfelt:

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13:18

District 25 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/22

Meet Wendell Jones, candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. This race also features candidate Bruce Wilson, but he did not respond to our many invitations to participate. Links: Wendell Jones: https://www.wendellkjones.com/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville

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10:30

District 22 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/21

Meet Paul Wickensimer, candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 22. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. This race also features candidate Stan Tzouvelekas, but he did not respond to our many invitations to participate. Links: Paul Wickensimer: https://www.paulforhouse.com/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics:

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18:27

District 20 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/16

Meet Sarah Curran and Stephen Frank, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 20, generally representing the Taylors area. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Sarah Curran: https://www.votesarahcurran.com/ Stephen Frank: https://www.facebook.com/votestephenfrank/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics:

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District 19 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina...

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2024/05/15

Meet Patrick Haddon and Nate Marcionette, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 19, generally representing Berea and Western Greenville County. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Patrick Haddon: https://www.facebook.com/HaddonforHouse/ Nate Marcionette: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557948426258 Sample

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District 18 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/14

Meet Tramaine Booker and Alan Morgan, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 18, generally representing northeastern Greenville County, including Greer. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Tramaine Booker: https://bookerforschouse.com/ Alan Morgan: https://morganforsc.com/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple

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18:21

District 17 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/09

Meet Tom Bates and Mike Burns, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 17, generally representing northern Greenville County. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Tom Bates: https://www.batesforhouse.com Mike Burns: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0257954515 Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple

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19:34

District 27 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/08

Meet Garey Collins and Butch Kirven, candidates for Greenville County Council District 27, generally representing the Simpsonville area. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Garey Collins: www.collinsfor27.com Butch Kirven: www.butchkirven.com Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good

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26:56

District 25 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/07

Meet Ennis Fant, Derrick Quarles, and Lisa Sweeney, candidates for Greenville County Council District 25, generally representing the Augusta Road areas of Pleasant Valley and Belle Meade. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Patrick Prince has also filed to run, but he did not respond to numerous requests to participate in the podcast. Links: Ennis

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30:51

District 22 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville...

Simple Civics: Greenville County ·

2024/05/07

Meet Frank Farmer, Ethan Jedziniak, Jay Rogers, and Nia Thomas, candidates for Greenville County Council District 22, generally representing North Main, Wade Hampton in and near the city of Greenville, the north side of I-385, and Pelham Road out to Boiling Springs Road. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Frank Farmer: https://frankforgreenville.com/ Ethan

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