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, August 31, 202608/31/2026
In this August 30, 2026 episode, we speak with Travis Dodd, the executive Director of the 9/11 Heroes Run about why the run was created and continues to this day, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.
Monday, August 31, 202608/31/2026
In this August 30, 2026 episode, we tune in to a recent press conference with the Exchange Club of Charleston about the now 3-year-long legal dispute with CARTA, displaying the Exchange Club’s side of the story and the actions taken so far.
Monday, August 24, 202608/24/2026
In this August 23, 2026 episode, we discuss the role of the Carolina Children’s Charity and the upcoming Care Give Run with Executive Director, Sonya Beale. Sonya provides insight into how the CCC helps children and families affected by childhood diseases and birth defects, as well as how the Care Give Run fundraiser aids their mission.
Monday, August 24, 202608/24/2026
In this August 23, 2026 episode, we talk with Keith Horton, the current Hard Hats with Heart Chairperson, about the Hard Hats with Heart fundraising campaign and the upcoming October networking event for local construction workers.
Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026
In this August 16, 2026 episode, we talk with Tom Keppeler and Nulani Bennett from the Center for Heir’s Property about the work CHP does to aid families, as well as their upcoming award reception, happening September 17 to help fund the non-profit.
