Lowcountry Forever

Lowcountry Forever

Lowcountry Forever

Lowcountry Forever – Camp Happy Days – May 24, 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.

Lowcountry Forever – Hurricane Preparedness Expo – May 24, 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.

Lowcountry Forever – National Youth Advocate Program – May 17, 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.

Lowcountry Forever – Charleston County Parks & Rec – May 17, 2026

In this May 17, 2026 episode, Sarah Reynolds, the Public Information Coordinator for the County Parks & Rec Department, discusses the various waterparks throughout the Lowcountry and guides families on where to go to have fun and beat the heat this summer.

Lowcountry Forever – Carolina Ladies Billfish Classic – May 10, 2026

In this May 10, 2026 episode, we discuss the upcoming Carolina Ladies Billfish Classic with Kelly Carroll, the organizer of team “Fishing for a Cause” and Share Our Suzy along with Loyd Weston, the Marina General Manager of the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina.

Lowcountry Forever – James Island Yacht Club – May 3, 2026

In this May 3, 2026 episode, we talk with Mark Semken, one of the directors with the James Island Yacht Club’s King Mackerel and Inshore Fishing Tournament, as well as Zach Volousky with Pickles People, a non-profit children’s health charity that is benefitting from this year’s fishing tournament.

Lowcountry Forever – Charleston Charity Duck Race – Apr. 26, 2026

In this April 26, 2026 episode, we speak to Frank Conway of the Rotary Club of Daniel Island on this year’s annual Charleston Charity Duck Race, which sees hundreds of rubber ducks floating down the Wando River with the goal of raising money for local charities.

Lowcountry Forever – North Charleston Composting – Apr. 19, 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.

Lowcountry Forever – Blessing of the Fleet – Apr. 19, 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.

Lowcountry Forever: Tunnel to Towers – Apr. 12, 2026 – PART 2

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.

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