Simple Civics: Greenville County

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 perseverance and ambition. Magda's escape from communist Romania to become a dental lab technician in the U.S. shows the relentless pursuit of freedom and opportunity, underscoring the essence of the immigrant spirit.

This episode offers a peek into the intricacies of the immigration process, the importance of community and education for immigrant success, and the varied interpretations of the American Dream.

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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

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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.

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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.

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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 second term as an elected member of the Greenville County School Board of Trustees. 

Election Resources:

Check Your Voter Registration Status

View Your Sample Ballot

Look Up Who Represents You

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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

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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/

Hobart Lewis: https://www.hobartforsheriff.com/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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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 Goodwin-Calwile: https://www.goodwincalwilesc7.com/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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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

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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: https://danielrumfeltfor28.com/

Kerri Smith: https://www.kerriforhouse.com/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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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

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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

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