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, April 20, 202604/20/2026
In this April 19, 2026 episode, we talk how composting and recycling benefits the Lowcountry with Aly Petruch, the Sustainability Coordinator for Charleston County and Meg Thompson, Project Manager, City of North Charleston Mayor.
Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026
In this April 19, 2026 episode, we discuss the returning “Blessing of the Fleet” event which celebrates the shrimping season with a ceremonial blessing with Nicole Harvey, the Community Affairs & Marketing Division Chief for the Town of Mount Pleasant and Danna Robinson, Director of Corporate Affairs & Customer Relations, Harris Teeter.
Monday, April 13, 202604/13/2026
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.
Monday, April 13, 202604/13/2026
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.
Tuesday, April 7, 202604/07/2026
In this April 5th episode, we discuss how the Exchange Club of Charleston provides scholarships for promising graduates through two special scholarship funds with Tony Guiliani, and what fans of anime, games, and comic books can expect from the second annual WandoCon with Cody Dean of the Wando Mount Pleasant Public Library.
