Simple Civics: Greenville County

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Election Day 2026 in Greenville County: Where to Vote, What to Bring and When Results Come In Nov 03, 2026

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With 30% of Greenville County's registered voters already voting early, Election Day 2026 sends the rest to their assigned precincts. Katy Smith of Greater Good Greenville and Nathaniel DeSantis cover where to vote, the five accepted photo IDs, what to do if something goes wrong at check-in, poll watchers versus poll observers and why local results take time to become official.

Disclaimer: This episode is for general information only and is not official election guidance. Please check with the South Carolina Election Commission at https://scvotes.gov/ for official details.

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[EdTalks] How Students Sparked Greenville County Schools' New Classroom Technology Rule Oct 29, 2026

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Five years after Chromebooks came home during COVID, Greenville County Schools has a new rule on classroom technology and a new framework for AI. Catherine Schumacher talks with Dr. Susan Stevens, Associate Superintendent for Academics, about what changes at each grade level, how student voices sparked the shift, and where AI tools like MagicSchool fit.

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Greenville County Penny Taxes Explained: What a Yes or No Vote Means on Your 2026 Ballot Oct 23, 2026

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Every Greenville County voter will see two countywide penny tax questions on the November ballot, and residents of the cities of Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Travelers Rest will see a third. Katy Smith of Greater Good Greenville and producer Nathaniel DeSantis walk through what each referendum would fund, why there are both county and city referenda on the ballot, and how the same tax can be called both a penny and a 17% increase. The goal is not to sway your vote, but to give you clear, neutral facts before you head to the polls.

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U.S. House District 4: Meet your 2026 Candidates Oct 22, 2026

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Who's running for U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina's District 4? Meet Jessica Ethridge, Courtney McClain, and William Timmons, the three candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing voters, then share this episode with your neighbors before Election Day.

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.

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U.S. House District 3: Meet your 2026 Candidates Oct 21, 2026

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Who's running for U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina's District 3? Meet Sheri Biggs and Eunice Lehmacher, two of the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing voters, then share this episode with your neighbors before Election Day. Libertarian Brian Corriea was invited to participate but was unable to join us.

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South Carolina House District 28: Meet your 2026 Candidates Oct 20, 2026

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Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 28? Meet Alan Buckalew and Chris Huff, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing voters, then share this episode with your neighbors before Election Day.

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South Carolina House District 27: Meet your 2026 Candidates Oct 14, 2026

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Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 27? Meet John MacCarthy and David Vaughan, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing voters, then share this episode with your neighbors before Election Day.

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South Carolina House District 24: Meet your 2026 Candidates Oct 13, 2026

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Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 24? Meet Caroline Avinger and Bruce Bannister, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing voters, then share this episode with your neighbors before Election Day.

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South Carolina House District 22: Meet your 2026 Candidates Oct 07, 2026

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Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 22? Meet Josh Kendrick and Paul Wickensimer, the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where they stand on the issues facing voters, then share this episode with your neighbors before Election Day.

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South Carolina House District 21: Meet your 2026 Candidates Oct 06, 2026

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Who's running for South Carolina House of Representatives in District 21? Meet Dexter Reaves, one of the candidates on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Hear where she stands on the issues facing voters, then share this episode with your neighbors before Election Day. Republican Dianne Mitchell was invited to participate but did not respond to our numerous requests.

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