Meet Greenville City Council Candidates Matt Alexander, Tine Belge, Lillian Brock Flemming, and Mike Kilgore and Tine Belge. Your vote is so important for the 2025 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

How the interviews worked:
All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their interview. Candidates were allowed to bring along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There were no edits made to the interview.

Candidate links:

• Matt Alexander
• Tina Belge
• Lillian Brock Flemming
• Mike Kilgore

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What's next for Greenville Technical College and economic mobility? Discover Dr. Miller's vision for skilled trades, free dual enrollment, and an AI-ready workforce.

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about Greenville Technical College
• Explore the Greenville Tech Foundation
• Learn more about Greenville First Steps
• Learn more about Public Education Partners

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Explore honest conversations about homelessness in Greenville, SC. Hear from Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries, who will sit on a bench for 24 hours to discuss the real causes of homelessness.

Election Resources:

• Learn more about Miracle Hill Ministries

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What is Graduation Plus? Learn how Greenville County Schools is transforming student futures with college and career readiness, giving them a competitive advantage.

Episode Resources:

• Discover Greenville County Schools Career & Technical Education
• Learn more about the CTE Innovation Center
• Find out about the LaunchGVL program
• Learn more about Greenville First Steps
• Learn more about Public Education Partners

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Learn how to support a local political campaign with expert Derek Lewis. Discover easy, actionable ways to help, from social media likes to donating or hosting a meet and greet.

Election Resources:

• Check Your Voter Registration Status
• View Your Sample Ballot
• Look Up Who Represents You

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Thinking about the Greenville County Schools 4K program? April Roberts, a GCS principal, reveals what kindergarten readiness truly means and explains the step-by-step process to apply.

Episode Resources:

• Apply for the Greenville County Schools 4K Program
• Learn more about Greenville First Steps
• Learn more about Public Education Partners

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Starting a business in Greenville County? Learn how to go from "wantrepreneur" to founder with key advice on forming an LLC, finding resources, and accessing capital.

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about NextGEN
• Explore the Greenville startup community
• Find resources at Community Works
• Connect with the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
• Listen to our episode on repairing your credit with Self-Help Credit Union

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Get the facts about Greenville County Schools, from its surprising size as a top 50 US district to its innovative career and technical education programs.

Links:

• Sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
• Learn more about Public Education Partners
• Learn more about Greenville First Steps
• Learn more about the Greenville County Schools CTE Innovation Center
• Explore the Fine Arts Center

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If you don't have a will when you die in South Carolina, "essentially you're letting the state legislature decide what happens to your property and who will administer it," says former Greenville County Probate Judge Diane Smock. She talks with Jessica Ferguson of Turner Padget about wills, estates, and advance directives.

You'll learn:

• Why it's so important to have a will, health care power of attorney, and power of attorney - even if you don't have a lot of wealth
• How not having a will can needlessly tie up your home and property from your heirs, especially your children Why having a will and advance directives in place is a gift you give your family after you die, preventing stress and disagreements during an emotional time
• That probate laws are state-specific, so you need your will reviewed if you live in SC but had it created in another state
• How to get a will drawn up if you make under 200% of poverty
• And much more!

Links:

• Learn More about Make a Will Month
• Community Foundation of Greenville
• SC Bar
• SC Legal Services

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Discover the Future Teacher Academy in Greenville County Schools, a "grow your own" initiative addressing the teacher shortage through mentorship, dual enrollment credits, and hands-on teaching experiences in high school.

Links:

• Support future educators through the Greenville County Schools Foundation Scholarship
• Learn more about Greenville County Schools
• Learn more about Public Education Partners

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