SEGMENT #1: Berkeley County School District
GUEST: Natalie Locklear, Director of Recruitment & Retention and Aimee Fulmer, Chief Human Resources Officer
ISSUE: Education and Employment
Berkeley County is one of the fastest growing areas in South Carolina. That means Berkeley County Schools are growing as well. Feb. 22, the District is hosting their “Big Top Hiring Event,” looking to fill teaching and other positions across the district. From the Berkeley County School District’s Natalie Locklear, Director of Recruitment & Retention and Aimee Fulmer, Chief Human Resources Officer provided the specifics on the job fair. Along with the location and hours of the fair, both shared specifics in terms of the need for teachers and what the district offers new employees. They also spoke of the other available positions, the atmosphere within the district, and what individuals need to do not only to apply, but find a position at the event and start their employment in August.
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SEGMENT #2: American Heart Association
GUEST: Rick Hundorfean, 2025 Lowcountry Heart Walk Chairperson, Chief Operating Officer at MUSC Health
ISSUE: Health & Human Services
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. The American Heart Association’s annual “Heart Walk” is an event designed to raise money for heart disease research, and overall awareness of heart disease. Rick Hundorfean, the Chief Operating Officer at MUSC Health and the 2025 Lowcountry Heart Walk Chairperson, provided the details on this year’s Saturday, Feb. 22 event. In his second year as Walk Chairperson, Hundorfean talked about the previous year’s event, and what is new in 2025. The COO also talked about his family’s experience with heart disease, and the importance of this event. Additionally, he explained how and why this year’s walk is incorporating CPR training.
SEGMENT #1: American Heart Association
GUEST: Katie Logan, Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Guerrero, Physician Assistant, Roper St. Francis Hospital
ISSUE: Health & Human Services
The statistics are stunning – 9 of 10 people who suffer a cardiac event outside a hospital don’t survive. The importance of knowing how to perform CPR is growing. Ahead of this year’s Lowcountry Heart Walk, the American Heart Association is focusing on CPR education. Mary Logan, Nurse Practitioner and Kelly Guerrero, Physician Assistant, both at Roper St. Francis Hospital explained how easy it is to receive CPR training, something that can be done in about 4 hours. They provided information on where those resources and provided some tips, including using music – a favorite song – to time compressions. The pair also shared specifics on the 2025 Lowcountry Heart Walk, why people should want to participate and how individuals can register to be a part of the event.
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SEGMENT #2: Lowcountry Rapid Transit
GUEST: Mike Seekings, Chairman, CARTA
ISSUE: Traffic/Transportation
One thing everyone in the Lowcountry can agree on is that traffic is bad. As the area continues to grow, solutions are needed to deal with that growth. Lowcountry Rapid Transit is a project to assist with congestion and provide traffic relief. CARTA Chairman Mike Seekings explained that Lowcountry Rapid Transit is not a bullet train, but an individual corridor being created from Exchange Park in Ladson to the hospital district in downtown Charleston – a 21.3-mile route. The Chairman provided background on the project, stressing that it was happening, as the funding is already in place. He discussed how Lowcountry Rapid Transit would work, the convenience it would provide Charleston County residents, how it may expand after the initial line opens in 2030 and how citizens can provide impact and learn more about the project.
SEGMENT #1: Exchange Club of Charleston
GUEST: Jay Wallace, PR Chairperson
ISSUE: Community Service
Each fall there’s 11 days of rides, games, food, live entertainment and fun. The Exchange Club of Charleston puts on the Coastal Carolina Fair. The non-profit event raises money for area charity organizations. Jay Wallace, the PR Chair of the Exchange Club of Charleston explains the mission of the Exchange Club, and the amount of work they put into the event each year. He shared some of the groups that received more than $500,000 the Fair generated last year. Wallace revealed some of the new offerings at the 2024 Fair, as well as sharing the entertainment lineup and the specialty days that are part of the event. In addition, he provided information on how to join the Exchange Club.
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SEGMENT #2: American Cancer Society
GUEST: Tricia Bantz, Senior Development Manager
ISSUE: Health & Human Services
One in eight women are affected by cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year the American Cancer Society is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Charleston Making Strides event. This year’s event is in a new location, at John’s Island County Park on Saturday, Oct. 26. Tricia Bantz with the American Cancer Society describes the event, explains what “Making Strides” is about, and how people can join the free event. Additionally, Bantz talked about where the money that the event raises will go, and some of the many services the American Cancer Society provides in the Lowcountry.
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SEGMENT #1: South Carolina State Election Commission
GUEST: Syndi Bain, Voter Education Outreach Coordinator
ISSUE: Voting
Tuesday, Nov. 5 is Election Day in South Carolina and across our nation. Syndi Bain, Voter Education Outreach Coordinator with the South Carolina State Election Commission discussed voting in this year’s election. Bain explained how to check that your registration is current, where to go to location your polling place, and what specific elements you need to bring with you to vote. She also provided information on absentee voting and how early voting will work in the Palmetto State for this election. Additionally, Bain share details on how to help at the polls and the need for poll workers.
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SEGMENT #2: Lowvelo
GUEST: Chris Winn, Event Manager
ISSUE: Health & Human Services
Lowvelo is the annual bike ride that takes place in the Lowcountry on the first Saturday of November, to benefit the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Chris Winn, the Lowvelo event manager, provided the details on this year’s Nov. 2 ride, which includes 5 different length rides. He explained how people can enter to participate in the rides, or take part on a stationary bike at the ride’s finish, or even virtually. Winn discussed the community partnerships the ride has developed, and the additional ways the event impacts the community. Plus, he shared how 100% of money raised by participants goes directly to funding cancer research and where those proceeds have made a positive impact.
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