Simple Civics: Greenville County

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[EdTalks] First Day Jitters and Last First Days: Kindergarten and Senior Year Advice for Parents
08/06/2026 | 16 mins.
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
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125 Years of Simpsonville, SC
08/04/2026 | 30 mins.
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
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The Geography of Business: How Greenville Gets Picked (or Passed Over)
07/28/2026 | 26 mins.
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
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Fenway in the West End: How a Family-Owned Ballpark Rebuilt a Neighborhood
07/21/2026 | 19 mins.
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
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The Parks That Pay for Themselves: 50 Parks, One Passport
07/14/2026 | 27 mins.
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"
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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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