PART 2 - In this April 12, 2026 episode, we discuss the 5k event known as Tunnel to Towers with Sarkis Ohannessian. Tunnel to Towers is a memorial run celebrating fellow first responders who boldly gave their lives in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. Photo: 92.5 Kickin' Country
Lowcountry Forever: Tunnel to Towers – Apr. 12, 2026 – PART 2
LOWCOUNTRY FOREVER – SEGMENT #2
GUEST: Sarkis Ohannessian, Mount Pleasant Volunteer Race Director
ISSUE: First Responders
For the first time in the Lowcountry, Mount Pleasant will host a Tunnel to Towers 5K event. Sarkis Ohannessian, Mount Pleasant Volunteer Race Director provided the details for the Sunday, May 3rd event at the Park West Recreation Complex. Ohannessian shared what Tunnel to Towers is all about, explaining their mission to honor and assist families of first responders which was created out of the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago this year. A first responder himself, Ohannessian was a police officer in California who retired and came to the east coast and is organizing this event, one of about 80 the organization hosts. He shared details on what would be happening at the event, how people can assist by participating or volunteering and what would measure the success of this 5K.
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.
