PART 1 - In this April 12, 2026 episode, we discuss horse-assisted therapy for veterans and the upcoming Denim and Diamonds Gala with Sara Lustig and Molly Neumeyer from Hoofprints in The Sand. Photo: 92.5 Kickin' Country
Lowcountry Forever: Hoofprints in The Sand – Apr. 12, 2026 – PART 1
LOWCOUNTRY FOREVER – SEGMENT #1
GUEST: Sarah Lustig, CEO, Molly Neumeyer, HITS Volunteer Supervisor
ISSUE: Veterans/Veteran’s Health Care
Hoofprints in the Sand is a unique Lowcountry non-profit that uses equine therapy to assist veterans and other individuals dealing with PTSD. Sarah Lustig is a nurse who founded and runs the organization and explained why horses are the ideal animals to help. She spoke of the challenges of PTSD since it is an “unseen” disease and how that complicates things for both the individual and family members and those around that person. HITS 3rd annual Denim and Diamonds Gala is Saturday, April 25th and Lustig provided details on the event including how it will help the organization, what would be going on at the gala and where people could purchase tickets. HITS lead volunteer supervisor Molly Neumeyer added in the assistance needed for the gala as well as discussing all of the volunteer opportunities with the organization.
Monday, June 1, 202606/01/2026
In this May 31, 2026 episode, the Director of Planning and Zoning with the City of North Charleston, Tim Macholl, dives into detail about North Charleston’s new and upcoming Unified Development Ordinance plan that helps redefine and reestablish zoning and development rules, as well as how people can actively participate in discussions being held in June.
Monday, June 1, 202606/01/2026
In this May 31, 2026 episode, Justin Ramel, the Marketing Director of the Summerville Family YMCA, discusses how South Carolina ranks 9th in drowning deaths per year, and how the Summerville Family YMCA has established the “Splash Into Safety” summer program to help kids learn how to be safe around pools and other bodies of water at an affordable cost for parents and caretakers.
Tuesday, May 26, 202605/26/2026
In this May 24, 2026 episode, we talk with Mary Blackwelder, the Director of Camps & Overnight Programs at Camp Happy Days. Camp Happy Days provides a free summer camp for pediatric cancer patients, and Mary is calling for volunteers to help during this year’s summer program.
Tuesday, May 26, 202605/26/2026
In this May 24, 2026 episode, we discuss the incoming hurricane season and how to be prepared and stay safe during a hurricane with Justin Pearce, the Director of Charleston County Emergency Management and William Everett, the manager of the James Island Walmart, where the expo will be held.
Monday, May 18, 202605/18/2026
In this May 17, 2026 episode, we talk with Luiz Juarez, the Retention & Growth Coordinator and John Small, the Licensing Coordinator of the National Youth Advocate Program. Luiz and John display what foster care is and how you can take a step in improving the life of a child during National Foster Care Month.
