Purchasing a vehicle is a significant financial decision that requires careful planning and research. In this episode, Kerri Smith, South Carolina President of Self-Help Credit Union, shares valuable insights and practical steps to help listeners navigate the car buying process. Learn how to determine an affordable payment, research vehicle options, understand financing, and work with dealerships to make an informed purchase. Links: Self-Help Credit Union: https://self-help.org Kelly Blue Book: ...
Dec 17, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Don't let holiday spending derail your financial future. Kerri Smith from Self-Help Credit Union shares insider tips to sidestep predatory lenders and high-interest debt this season. Learn how to give your family the best gift of all: a financially secure new year. Tune in now for must-hear advice! Links: Self-Help Credit Union: https://self-help.org SC 211: https://sc211.org SC Fair Lending: https://scfairlending.org/ _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project...
Dec 10, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discover why giving to local nonprofits matters more than ever. Today we chat with two Greenville County foundation leaders, Meliah Bowers Jefferson of the Jolly Foundation and Andrew Ross of the Hathaway Family Foundation, about the power of individual donors to transform their community. Learn how you can make an impact, whether you have dollars or just time to give. It's not about the size of your gift, but the strength of your heart for your hometown. Links: Philanthropic landscape study of ...
Dec 03, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Money doesn't have to be stressful! Kerri Smith and Michael Gates of Self-Help Credit Union share eye-opening insights on what money really is and provide practical tips to take control of your finances. Learn how to build savings, reduce money anxiety, and use your hard-earned cash as a tool to improve your life. Links: Self-Help Credit Union: https://self-help.org SC 211: https://sc211.org Greenville Human Relations Commission: https://www.greenvillecounty.org/humanrelations/ _ Produced by Pod...
Nov 26, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Downtown revitalization requires a balanced, multi-stakeholder approach to be successful, as evidenced by the thriving downtowns across Greenville County. Today we interview Craig Scharton, an experienced downtown and community revitalization professional, who shares the key elements of the Main Street revitalization framework, roles of different community partners, and examples of downtown renewal done right in South Carolina and beyond. Links: Craig Scharton LinkedIn Main Street South Carolina...
Nov 19, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dive into Greenville County's 2024 election results! Learn which precincts had the highest (and lowest) turnout, the surge in early voting, and how to explore detailed precinct-level data yourself. Plus, a look ahead at what's next for the podcast. Links: SC Votes stats walkthrough. Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution....
Nov 12, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we sit down with Juan Castrejon and Hanaa Khan, two Greenville County residents preparing to vote in their first presidential election. They share valuable insights on the importance of civic engagement for young people, the barriers that keep their peers from the polls, and the role schools can play in building a stronger democracy. Links: Interview on "The Great Retention" podcast: https://pod.fo/e/27dca5 _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a pr...
Nov 05, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Democrat J Fritz Weibel, South Carolina House of Representatives District 28 candidate in the November general election. ALso running is Republican Chris Huff who declined to participate. District 28 covers Conestee and most of Southern Greenville County with the exception of the lowermost southwest corner. 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: J Fritz Weibel...
Oct 21, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Democrat Stephen Dreyfus and Republican Stephen Frank, South Carolina House of Representatives District 20 candidate in the November general election. District 20 generally covers the Taylors area, straddling highway 29 between the cities of Greenville, Greer, and Travelers Rest. 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: Stephen Dreyfus: http://www.stephendreyfus...
Oct 21, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Sarah Dulin and Missey Marsh, Area 27 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 27 is in the Golden Strip and includes Five Forks, East Georgia Road, Lee Vaughn Road, and Scuffletown Road, with nearly half of it spreading into Laurens County. 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: Sarah Dulin: None provid...
Oct 18, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Greg Cantrell, Michelle Goodwin-Calwile, and Jack Logan, Area 25 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 25 generally covers the area along Augusta Road including part of Chanticleer, Pleasant Valley, Belle Meade, and Mount Pleasant. 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: Greg Cantrell: https://www.cant...
Oct 17, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Angie Mosley and Steve Whaley, Area 21 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 21 is on Greenville County’s Eastside and includes Boiling Springs Road, Thornblade, the Hartness community, and the Kingsbridge and Kilgore Plantation area. 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: Angie Mosley: https://www.fa...
Oct 15, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Scott Cline, Robert Hamilton, Dan Healy, and Amanda Stone, Area 19 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 19 generally covers Northwestern Greenville County to the state line, Travelers Rest, and Berea. 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: Scott Cline: https://scottclineforschoolboard.com/ Robert Ham...
Oct 10, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Carolyn Styles, Area 17 candidate for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 17 generally covers Northeastern Greenville County to the east of US 25 and down to Old Rutherford and Stallings Road on the South end, encompassing some of the Paris Mountain area. 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: Carolyn Styles: http...
Oct 08, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Greenville County begins the response and recovery process from hurricane helene, this short episode provides a few resources for help with the disaster's impacts on your home and belongings and for dealing with challenges such as food, prescriptions, and more. We also share how you can help your neighbors and those in need. Links: FEMA Assistance: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual Community Relief Fund Donation: https://ignite.stratuslive.com/unitedwaygc/get-involved/donate/uwgc _ P...
Oct 02, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Democrat Taylor Culliver and Republican Ross Turner, South Carolina Senate District 8 candidates in the November general election. District 8 generally covers the neighborhoods of Augusta Street, Gower, Hollingsworth, the west end of Pelham Road, and much of the Golden Strip of Mauldin, Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. 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: Tayl...
Sep 24, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Democrat Chandra Dillard, South Carolina House of Representatives District 23 candidate in the November general election. Also running is Libertarian James Atkins Jr. who declined to participate. District 23 generally represents downtown Greenville, Nicholtown, West Greenville, and the Mill Communities of Pete Hollis Boulevard and Rutherford Street. 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...
Sep 17, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Democrat John MacCarthy and Republican David Vaughan, South Carolina House of Representatives District 27 candidates in the November general election. District 27 runs along I-385 and includes Southeast Mauldin, most of Simpsonville, and a little bit of northwest Fountain Inn. 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: John MacCarthy: www.johnmaccarthysc27.com Dav...
Sep 10, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Democrat Wendell Jones and Republican Tim Kennedy, South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 candidates in the November general election. District 25 generally represents the area along Augusta Road of Pleasant Valley, Belle Meade, Mount Pleasant, and Donaldson. 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: Wendell Jones: https://www.wendellkjones.com/ Tim ...
Sep 03, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Democrat Brann Fowler and Republican Paul Wickensimer, South Carolina House of Representatives District 22 candidates in the November general election. District 22 generally covers North Main Street in Greenville, Botany Woods, East North Street, and the Eastside including some of Pelham Road, Roper Mountain Road, and Garlington Road. 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 neig...
Aug 27, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Republican Bruce Bannister and Democrat Shauna Johnson, South Carolina House of Representatives District 24 candidates in the November general election. District 24 generally represents the Augusta Road, Gower, and Hollingsworth neighborhoods in the City of Greenville and the Miller Road and Knollwood areas of Mauldin. 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: Br...
Aug 20, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Constitution Party candidate John Langville and Republican candidate Liz Seman who are both running for Greenville County Council District 24 in the November general election. District 24 generally represents the neighborhoods of Augusta Street, Gower, Hollingsworth, Haywood Road, and Mauldin. 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: John Langville: https://john...
Aug 13, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Democrat Karine Debaty and Republican Frank Farmer, candidates for Greenville County Council District 22 in the November general election. District 22 generally represents North Main, Wade Hampton in and near the city of Greenville, the north side of I-385, and Pelham Road out to Boiling Springs Road. 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: Karine Debaty: https...
Aug 06, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does it take to build a strong school culture and engage the local community? In this episode, two Greenville County principals, Ashley Wardlaw from Blue Ridge High School and Adrian Mayes from Hughes Academy of Science and Technology, share their experiences and insights. Discover how these school leaders are making a positive impact by fostering authentic relationships, celebrating student achievements, and rallying community support. From mentorship programs to school events, learn how y...
Jul 30, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever had a concern or issue with your child's school but didn't know where to turn? In this episode, we sit down with Kate Malone and Jason Warren, the district ombudsmen for Greenville County Schools. As former principals, they bring a wealth of experience and unique skill sets to their roles in helping students, parents, and community members navigate concerns and resolve conflicts within the school system. From understanding the process of addressing issues to the importance of build...
Jul 23, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pastor Stacey Mills of Mountain View Baptist Church and Emily Poole, staff attorney at the South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP), discuss the decades-long efforts for remediation of the contaminated Bramlett Road site near the Greenville community of Newtown in Southernside. Learn about the history of the neighborhood, the impact of coal tar contamination on the wetlands and residents, and the ongoing efforts to remediate the site. Explore how a diverse group of stakeholders, includin...
Jul 16, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast What do summer swim meets and civic engagement have in common? In Greenville County, the answer is SAIL. For 60 years, the Swim Association Invitational League (SAIL) has brought together swimmers, families, and volunteers from across the county for friendly competition and community building. In this episode, we dive into the history and impact of SAIL with Chris Abdella, current SAIL president, and Peter Pistolis, past president and former SAIL swimmer. Discover how this beloved summer traditi...
Jul 09, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 per...
Jul 02, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Supp...
Jun 25, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution....
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