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Simple Civics: Greenville County — 274 episodes

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[EdTalks] The Future Teachers of Greenville County

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How to REALLY support a candidate (encore episode)

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[EdTalks] Celebrating 10 Years of Impact through GATE

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Everything You Need to Know about the 2026 Primary Ballot in Greenville County

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[EdTalks] $100K a Year: The Power of Booster Clubs

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[EdTalks] PTA and SIC: A Gateway to Parent & Community Engagement (Encore Episode)

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How Names Get on the Ballot in South Carolina

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[EdTalks] The Reading Revolution: Mastering Structured Literacy in Greenville County Schools

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The Moments That Shaped Greenville

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[EdTalks] Behind the $39 Billion: How the South Carolina State Budget Impacts Local Schools

11

How Teens are Shaping Local Government in Greenville

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[EdTalks] Bridging the Graduation Gap: The Communities In Schools Guide to Student Success

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Water With Personality: ReWa Wastewater Management with CEO Rebecca West

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[EdTalks] Scaling Student Success: Community Partnerships in Education

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Who Owns Your Street? The Greenville County Road Ownership Guide

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[EdTalks] Love and Leadership: The Inside Story of Married School Administrators

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Building Greenways and Preserving Historic Resources in Greenville County

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[EdTalks] EdTech in Greenville County Schools: Creating, Not Consuming

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Budget Basics: Inside the Greenville County Budget

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[EdTalks] The Elevate Pilot: What Happens When We Go "All In" on Underperforming Schools in Greenville County?

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Farm to Tray: How Public/Private Partnerships are Transforming School Lunch in Greenville County

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[EdTalks] Understanding the South Carolina School Report Card

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Newcomer Guide to Greenville County: Your First 45 Days

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[EdTalks] Helping Students Dream Big: Inside GirlUp GVL

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A Guide to the SC Legislative Process and Advocacy

26

[EdTalks] PTA and SIC: A Gateway to Parent & Community Engagement

27

South Carolina 2026 Election Preview: A Voter's Guide to Key Races

28

[EdTalks] Finding the "Spark": Meet Teacher of the Year Morgan Smith (Encore Episode 2026)

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[EdTalks] Books and Beyond: Greenville County Library & Early Literacy

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Citizens Planning Academy: Demystifying Community Planning

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[EdTalks] School Safety in Greenville County Schools: Layers of Security

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The Power Behind the Progress: Duke Energy in Greenville County

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[EdTalks] Greenville County School Board 101

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Hollingsworth Funds: A Legacy Shaping Greenville's Future

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[EdTalks] Inside Greenville's Public-Private Education Partnerships

36

Give Greenville: A One-Stop-Shop for Giving Local

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[EdTalks] SmartARTS Program: The Power of Arts Integration

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Greenville Water System: A Legacy of Quality & Foresight

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[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 3: FILOTs and Tax Abatements

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13th Circuit Veterans Treatment Court: A Model for Veteran Justice

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[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 2: How Act 388 Changed Everything

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RevUp GVL: Building a Sustainable Nonprofit Business Model

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[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 1: The Big Picture

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Meet Your Candidate for the 2025 Mauldin City Council Election

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[EdTalks] Finding the "Spark": Meet Teacher of the Year Morgan Smith

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Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Fountain Inn City Council Election

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[EdTalks] Parental Support in High School: A Partnership Guide

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Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Simpsonville City Council Election

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[EdTalks] Parental Support in Middle School: A Partnership Guide

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Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Greer City Council Election

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[EdTalks] Parental Support in Elementary School: A Partnership Guide

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Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Travelers Rest City Council Election

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[EdTalks] Top of the Class: What We Learned in Estonia

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Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Greenville City Council Election

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[EdTalks] Greenville Tech: Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today

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Conversations About Homelessness: A View From a Greenville Bench

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[EdTalks] Graduation Plus & CTE: Greenville's Competitive Edge

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How to REALLY support a candidate (encore episode 2025)

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[EdTalks] Greenville County's 4K Program: What Parents Should Know

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Starting a Business in Greenville County: Your First Steps

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[EdTalks] Big Numbers, Big Impact: The Numbers Behind Greenville County Schools

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way: Wills and Advance Directives (Encore Episode)

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[EdTalks] How Greenville’s Future Teacher Academy Is Solving the Teacher Shortage

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How Hospitality and Accommodations Taxes in Greenville County Fund Your Community

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[EdTalks] ScanSource Steps Up for Schools

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The Strong Towns Strengths Test: How Do the Places in Greenville County Score?

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[EdTalks] How Teacher Leaders Are Building Trust in Public Education

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How to Speak at a Public Meeting: A Greenville County Guide

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Introducing Simple Civics: EdTalks: A Greenville County Education Podcast Series

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Homelessness in Greenville: John "Buggy Man" Jones' Story

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Hospitality and Accommodations Tax: Who Pays and What They Really Fund

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Why is Government Slow? Understanding the Pace and What You Can Do

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Simple Civics: 200 Episodes of Equipping Civic Engagement in Greenville County

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GSP Airport: North America's Best Small Airport & Its Exciting Future

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Keeping Housing Affordable for Greenville County Residents: The Role of Greenville County Redevelopment Authority

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City Elections 2025: What’s on the ballot in Greenville County and Why it Matters

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Greenville Together: Tackling Homelessness with a Bold Community Plan

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Inside the 7th Largest Children's Museum in America: Where Play at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate Shapes Future Careers

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40 Years of Wonder: How Roper Mountain Science Center Transforms Curiosity into a Career

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‘The West End’s’ Hidden Gem’: Kids Find Their Voice at South Carolina Children’s Theatre

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Ability in Action: Thrive Upstate

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When Invisible Lines Rule: State, County, and City Borders

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Keeping the Green in Greenville: The Civics Lessons of Trees

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Cities, Towns, Places, and ZIP Codes: Decoding Greenville County's Hidden Boundaries

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Canvas to Career: The Fine Arts Center Turns 50

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Eviction's Permanent Tattoo: Healing Greenville's Hidden Crisis

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Small Town, Big Impact: Female Leadership in Travelers Rest

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Home Economics: Why Our Housing Market is Out of Reach and What We can Do About It

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Inside SCTAC: Greenville's $6.1 Billion Economic Powerhouse

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Understanding Ranked Choice Voting: A Simple Explanation

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Partisan Voter Registration: What Would It Mean in South Carolina

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Understanding Proposals to Change South Carolina Primaries

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Understanding Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements in South Carolina

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Show Me the Money: How Campaigns Are Funded

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Pothole Politics: Understanding Roads Repairs and Government

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What to Expect on County Council in 2025 with Chairman Benton Blount

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Boost Your Credit Score and Transform Your Life

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2025 Preview: Elections, New Leaders, and Potholes in Greenville

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Revitalizing Greenville: The Swamp Rabbit Trail's Journey & Community Impact (Encore Episode)

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Test Drive Your Car Payment: A 90-Day Plan for Buying Smart

101

Holiday Debt Traps: Avoid the Pitfalls and Start 2025 Right

102

Giving Tuesday: Making a Difference in Your Own Backyard

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The Price of a Paycheck: What is Money?

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Downtown Revitalization: A Collaborative Process

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Voter Turnout in the 2024 General Election within Greenville County

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First Time Voters on Election Day

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District 28 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives with Fritz Weibel

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District 20 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives (Oct 2024)

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Area 27 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Area 25 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Area 21 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Area 19 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Area 17 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Hurricane Helene - how you can get help and offer help

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District 8 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina Senate

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District 23 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 27 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 25 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives (Sep 2024)

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District 22 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives 2024

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District 24 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 24 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council

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District 22 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council (Aug 2024)

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Hear Them Roar: Greenville Principals on Cultivating School Pride

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Navigating Concerns in Greenville Schools: District Ombudsmen's Role

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

126

Making Waves: How SAIL Unites Greenville County

127

Voices of the American Dream: The Immigrant Experience with Diana Hoyos Lopez and Magda DeSantis (Encore Episode)

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Understanding the Fentanyl Challenge in Greenville County

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2024 Greenville Primaries - It Ain’t Over

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Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode 2024)

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Meet your Candidates for Greenville Coroner

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Meet your Candidates for Greenville Clerk of Court and Sheriff

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District 7 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina Senate

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District 6 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina Senate

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District 28 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 25 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 22 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 20 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 19 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 18 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 17 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 27 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council

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District 25 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council

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District 22 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council

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District 21 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council

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District 20 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council

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District 18 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council

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Everything You Need to Know about Special Purpose Districts in South Carolina

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Who Will Be on the Ballot?

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Home Rule: Understanding the Legislation that Created Local Government in South Carolina

151

Annexation in South Carolina: How Cities Grow

152

Serving Up Hope: Innovative Nonprofits Responding to Growth and Nourishing Our Community

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From Classroom to Career: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Education

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Seen, Heard, and Valued: Painting Stories of Hope

155

VITA: Your Free Tax Preparation Solution

156

The Reedy River: Past, Present, and Protecting its Future

157

Learning as They Lead: Reflections from the Heart of Public Service

158

Advocacy in Action: Jason Zacher with the Greenville Chamber on Making an Impact

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Student Leaders in Greenville County Schools: Perspectives from Student Body Presidents

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Shape Your City: The Power of Local Boards and Commissions in the City of Greenville

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Greenville's Green Resolution: Easy Recycling Practices

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Your 2024 Civics Action Plan

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Bridging Generations: Family Conversations about Wealth and Shared Values

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Building Community: Making Taylors More than a Zip Code

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Voter Turnout in the Municipal Elections within Greenville County

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Maximizing Impact: Smart Strategies for Year-End Charitable Giving and Tax Planning

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Greenville's Tourism Economy: A Conversation with Heath Dillard of VisitGreenvilleSC

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Building Community: Greenville County's Teacher of the Year

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Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode)

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How to REALLY support a candidate (encore episode)

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City of Mauldin: Getting to Know Your Candidates

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City of Travelers Rest: Getting to Know Your Candidates

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City of Greer: Getting to Know Your Candidates

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City of Fountain Inn: Getting to Know Your Candidates

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City of Simpsonville: Getting to Know Your Candidates

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City of Greenville: Getting to Know Your Candidates

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Vote Smart: Your Ultimate Guide to Greenville's Local Elections

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Threads of Time: How Textiles Wove Greenville into a Global Powerhouse

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Speak Up, Shape Policy: Your Voice as a Blueprint for Child Legislation in South Carolina

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Participating in Your Local Government – Boards and Commissions, Speaking at Meetings and More

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Mapping Lives Lost: A Sobering Look at Greenville's Pedestrian and Cyclist Tragedies

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Greenville County Schools with Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster

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Greenville Technical College: Charting Success with President Dr. Keith Miller

184

Neighborhood Safety and Auto Break-Ins with Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson

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Exploring the Crown Jewel of South Carolina: A Trek Through the Foothills Trail with Andrew Gleason

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Paid Parental Leave for South Carolina's Teachers: A Legislative Victory for Teacher Retention

187

Voices of the American Dream: The Immigrant Experience with Diana Hoyos Lopez and Magda DeSantis

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The Power of Philanthropy: Enhancing Lives & Communities with Dianne Chipps Bailey

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Pride, Progress, and Persistence: A Conversation with Tyler Prescott

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Greenville County Schools Strategic Planning: A Deep Dive with Teri Brinkman

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Locally Grown Food Magic: Feed & Seed's Role in Greenville's Food Economy

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Easing into Parenthood: The Family Connects Greenville Initiative

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Meet Your Candidates for Mayor of the City of Greenville

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The Eviction Epidemic: Unraveling the Crisis and Solutions in South Carolina

195

Artisphere Uncovered: The Magic Behind Greenville's Iconic Arts Festival

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Greenville County's Summer Playground: Parks, Pools, and Pickleball!

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988: A Lifeline for Mental Health

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Revitalizing Greenville: The Swamp Rabbit Trail's Journey & Community Impact

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Creating Disability Inclusive Organizations: Practical Tips for Accessibility and Equity

200

Evictions: Understanding South Carolina's Rental Challenges and Protecting Your Rights

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Breaking Barriers: Unraveling the ADA & Local Government's Role in Disability Equity

202

Preserving Greenville's Legacy and Natural Beauty: The Impact of the Historic and Natural Resources Trust

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An Inside Look at Greenville County's $650 Million Budget Process with Finance Committee Chairman Butch Kirven

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Getting Specific About Affordable Housing in Greenville

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The Childcare Crisis in Greenville County: Exploring the Shortage, Implications, and Solutions

206

Revolutionizing School Food in Greenville County Schools with Joe Urban

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Exploring the New Greenville Development Code: Understanding How it Will Impact Your Community, Neighborhood, and Greenville

208

The Power of Head Start: A Single Mom's Journey to Success

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Unlocking the Benefits of Greenville Cares: The City's One-Stop Customer Service Center

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Greenville County Council Chairman Dan Tripp on Unifying Council and Priorities for the Coming Year

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Racial displacement in Greenville, SC: historic and current population shifts in the city of Greenville and surrounding Greenville county

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Empowering Small Businesses and First-Time Homebuyers: An Interview with CommunityWorks CEO LaTorrie Geer

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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: A Better (and Free) Choice for Your Taxes

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Volunteer tax preparers change lives - and you can do it, too!

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Community navigation: Ma’ta Crawford on helping neighbors, a changing communities, and more

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Where there's a will, there's a way: Wills and Advance Directives

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Election day turnout - what happened?

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Helping the hurting without causing harm: a conversation with Ryan Duerk, Miracle Hill Ministries

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Veterans Affairs: Help with veterans benefits right here in Greenville County

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Election Day Behind the Scenes

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Meet the Candidates: SC Superintendent of Education

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Meet the candidates - Greenville County Probate Judge

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How to REALLY support a candidate

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Area 28 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Area 26 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Area 24 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Area 22 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Area 20 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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Area 18 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees

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District 23 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council

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District 17 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council

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Election season kickoff with the SC Election Commission

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Back to School - Students Making a Difference

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Getting involved in schools, with Quentoria Jones

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Back to School: Operations and Logistics in Greenville County Schools

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Back to School - Education Policy, State vs. Local

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Elected/Staff Relationship - a conversation with Greer Councilman Mark Hopper and City Administrator Andrew Merriman

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A civics newcomer's takeaways

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The foster care system and the community's role

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Voter Turnout in the Greenville County Primary Elections

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Gentrification and Affordable Housing Challenges in Greenville County

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Parliamentary procedure is exciting! - and supports decision making

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Do primaries matter? (YES - and sometimes more than the general election! Encore)

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District 26 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Republican primary

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District 23 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Democratic primary

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District 19 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Republican primary

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District 17 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Republican primary

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Your primary election to-do list!

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Law Enforcement in Greenville County

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Nonpartisan school boards

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What is a FILOT and why do we have them?

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Partnerships between government and nonprofits

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Why Transit is Essential

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Van Broad, City of Mauldin, and Taft Matney, Mauldin City Council

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Speaking up for change and bringing others along: Tina Harris

256

Do primaries matter? (YES - and sometimes more than the general election!)

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Planning for growth, with Tee Coker

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Get to know: SC Representative Chandra Dillard and Greenville Water Commissioner Deb Sofield

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The intersection of business and nonprofit interests

260

Roads, bridges, litter, and more

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Get to know: Kelly Byers and Will Ragland

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Ending predatory lending in South Carolina

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Redistricting Update: Greenville County

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Resolve to Get Involved: Serve on a Board or Commission

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Resolve to Get Involved: Run for Office, with Dr. Shaniece Criss

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Resolve to Get Involved – Tell Your Story to Elected Officials

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Get To Know Derek Lewis, Greenville County Schools Trustee

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Property Taxes in Greenville County - An Overview With County Auditor Scott Case

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Neighborhood Associations – Getting Involved Right Where You Live

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Get to know GP McLeer, Mayor of Fountain Inn

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Greenville County Government – Who, What, and How to Get Involved

272

Local Redistricting – What Is It and Why It Matters

273

Why Local Government Matters

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Simple Civics: Greenville County - Trailer