Simple Civics: Greenville County

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.

District 21 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council 04/30/2024

District 20 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council 04/23/2024

District 18 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council 04/16/2024

Everything You Need to Know about Special Purpose Districts in South Carolina 04/09/2024

Who Will Be on the Ballot? 04/02/2024

Home Rule: Understanding the Legislation that Created Local Government in South Carolina 03/26/2024

Annexation in South Carolina: How Cities Grow 03/19/2024

Serving Up Hope: Innovative Nonprofits Responding to Growth and Nourishing Our Community 03/12/2024

From Classroom to Career: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Education 03/05/2024

Seen, Heard, and Valued: Painting Stories of Hope 02/27/2024

VITA: Your Free Tax Preparation Solution 02/20/2024

The Reedy River: Past, Present, and Protecting its Future 02/13/2024

Learning as They Lead: Reflections from the Heart of Public Service 02/06/2024

Advocacy in Action: Jason Zacher with the Greenville Chamber on Making an Impact 01/30/2024

Student Leaders in Greenville County Schools: Perspectives from Student Body Presidents 01/23/2024

Shape Your City: The Power of Local Boards and Commissions in the City of Greenville 01/16/2024

Greenville's Green Resolution: Easy Recycling Practices 01/09/2024

Your 2024 Civics Action Plan 01/02/2024

Bridging Generations: Family Conversations about Wealth and Shared Values 12/19/2023

Building Community: Making Taylors More than a Zip Code 12/12/2023

Voter Turnout in the Municipal Elections within Greenville County 12/05/2023

Maximizing Impact: Smart Strategies for Year-End Charitable Giving and Tax Planning 11/28/2023

Greenville's Tourism Economy: A Conversation with Heath Dillard of VisitGreenvilleSC 11/21/2023

Building Community: Greenville County's Teacher of the Year 11/14/2023

Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode) 11/07/2023

How to REALLY support a candidate (encore episode) 10/31/2023

City of Mauldin: Getting to Know Your Candidates 10/24/2023

City of Travelers Rest: Getting to Know Your Candidates 10/17/2023

City of Greer: Getting to Know Your Candidates 10/10/2023

City of Fountain Inn: Getting to Know Your Candidates 10/03/2023