Simple Civics: Greenville County

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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