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 Sharton LinkedIn

Main Street South Carolina

Ten at the Top website

Upstate Downtown Academy sessions

Palmetto Project website

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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.

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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

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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: https://www.facebook.com/john.wiebel.9/?_rdr

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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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.com/

Stephen Frank: https://votestephenfrank.com/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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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 provided

Missey Marsh: https://www.marshforschoolboard.com/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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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.cantrellgcsboard25.com/

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

Jack Logan: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jack-Logan-for-Greenville-County-School-Board-District-25/61563673270096/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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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.facebook.com/angiedilworthmosley/

Steve Whaley: https://steve4basics.com/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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