Town Talk: The Official Podcast of Summerville, SC

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Sep 2026

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Our mission is to strengthen community engagement and improve transparency by offering a platform to dive into the heart of Summerville's happenings. What can you expect from "Town Talk"? ✅ Local news and updates ✅ Upcoming events and festivities ✅ Government initiatives and community affairs ✅ Stories of Summerville's history, culture, and local attractions ✅ Exclusive interviews with local leaders, residents, and business owners Stay tuned for engaging conversations and behind-the-scenes insights into our lovely town. If you would like to be a guest, please submit a Podcast Guest Request form at https://seam.ly/kunagJb5.

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October 15, 202620 min

The Full Picture: The Interfor Site

Send us Fan Mail At the Town of Summerville, we believe residents deserve clear, accurate information about what’s happening in our community. That’s why we’re launching The Full Picture, a new series sharing the facts on the topics that matter most to you, straight from the source. In our first episode, Mayor Russ Touchberry discusses the proposed redevelopment of the former Interfor site on North Maple Street, including what’s been proposed, where the process stands, and how it could affect schools and traffic. And that's a wrap on today's Town Talk! Remember, Summerville - stay connected, stay informed, and let's keep our town thriving together. Until next time, this is Chris Makowski (cmakowski@summervillesc.gov), signing off from the heart of Summerville. Take care!

October 12, 202612 min

Cruising With The Mayor: October 2026

Send us Fan Mail And that's a wrap on today's Town Talk! Remember, Summerville - stay connected, stay informed, and let's keep our town thriving together. Until next time, this is Chris Makowski (cmakowski@summervillesc.gov), signing off from the heart of Summerville. Take care!

September 18, 202612 min

Cruising With The Mayor: September 2026

August 14, 202614 min

Cruising With The Mayor: August 2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss last night's council meeting, highlighting employee spotlights, the Outdoor Entertainment District, the Noise Ordinance, and other topics. We hope you enjoy the conversation. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, we want to hear from you! And that's a wrap on today's Town Talk! Remember, Summerville - stay connected, stay informed, and let's keep our town thriving together. Until next time, this is Chris Makowski (cmakowski@summervillesc.gov), signing off from the heart of Summerville. Take care!

July 10, 202612 min

Cruising With The Mayor: July 2026

May 22, 202613 min

Cruising With The Mayor: May 2026

April 10, 202619 min

Cruising With The Mayor: April 2026

Send us Fan Mail "Cruising With The Mayor" is a fun, casual video series where Mayor Russ Touchberry and Town PIO, Chris Makowski, hop in a golf cart to break down the previous night's Town Council meeting in a way that's easy for residents to understand. It's Summerville's way of making local government more accessible and engaging by ditching the formal recap and replacing it with a laid-back conversation on the go — and now you can catch it on the Town's official podcast, Town Talk! And that's a wrap on today's Town Talk! Remember, Summerville - stay connected, stay informed, and let's keep our town thriving together. Until next time, this is Chris Makowski (cmakowski@summervillesc.gov), signing off from the heart of Summerville. Take care!

March 20, 2026Episode 531 hr 1 min

Episode 53 - Russ Touchberry, Mayor

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of our new season, we delve into a brief overview of the outlook for 2025 and explore what residents and visitors can anticipate for the town in 2026. And that's a wrap on today's Town Talk! Remember, Summerville - stay connected, stay informed, and let's keep our town thriving together. Until next time, this is Chris Makowski (cmakowski@summervillesc.gov), signing off from the heart of Summerville. Take care!

November 3, 2025Episode 521 hr 15 min

Episode 52 - Frankie Staropoli, President of Beacons Mentoring

September 17, 2025Episode 5143 min

Episode 51 - The ARK of SC

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Town Talk, we speak with Peg Lahmeyer, Executive Director, and Michel'le Cathey, Associate Director of The ARK of SC. We discuss the organization’s history, the important services they provide to people and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and their future plans. Peg and Michel'le highlight how The ARK has positively impacted the Summerville community and beyond, as well as their efforts to grow programs, provide support, and raise awareness. If you care about improving community resources and helping those dealing with memory loss, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Website Facebook Linkedin And that's a wrap on today's Town Talk! Remember, Summerville - stay connected, stay informed, and let's keep our town thriving together. Until next time, this is Chris Makowski (cmakowski@summervillesc.gov), signing off from the heart of Summerville. Take care!