Carolina Focus
Charlotte's News Talk
Episodes
On this Jan 4, 2026 episode of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - from segments on Good Morning BT with Bo and Beth. They talk Theresa's path to a career in Cyber Security. She shares her (thankfully) wrong predictions for 2025 and covers her predictions for 2026...and beyond
Continue with Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - from segments on Goo...
On this Sunday Dec 21, 2025 Episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Dr. Amina Ahmed, medical director of pediatric infectious disease and immunology at Atrium Health Levine Children. She offers practical advice for avoiding germs and strengthening your immune system to help keep individuals, families and communities safer through the holidays and this sick se...
On this Sunday Dec 21, 2025 Episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Dr. Amina Ahmed, medical director of pediatric infectious disease and immunology at Atrium Health Levine Children. She offers practical advice for avoiding germs and strengthening your immune system to help keep individuals, families and communities safer through the holidays and this sick se...
On this Sun Dec 14, 2025episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick.
Choice Segment from the past week - WBT's Bo Thompson, Beth Troutman, Radio One Market Manager Marsha Landess, WBT Program Director Mike Schaefer, and WBT Sports Director Jim Szoke make the official announcement that as of December 11, WBT will begin airing on the 100,000 watt signal at 107.9 FM. In addition, several other changes will t...
On this Sunday Sunday Dec 7, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Guest in Studio - Juliana O’Rork, Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Business Development for the Better Business Bureau. With Sharon and Ed, she discusses tips and insights to help consumers enjoy a safe and scam-free holiday season. This show we’ve focused on tips about ...
On this Sunday Sunday Dec 7, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Guest in Studio - Juliana O’Rork, Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Business Development for the Better Business Bureau. With Sharon and Ed, she discusses tips and insights to help consumers enjoy a safe and scam-free holiday season. This show we’ve focused on tips about ...
On this episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Cayla Stauffer, the marketing and events manager at Northwood Office, which manages the Bowl at Ballantyne. Discussing the inaugural "Ice Skating at the Bowl," which will run 11/22-1/4. There is also a charitable element to the event, as it will serve as a donation site for Ballantyne Families Helping Neighbors in Need and their holiday food drive w/ Sha...
On this episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Cayla Stauffer, the marketing and events manager at Northwood Office, which manages the Bowl at Ballantyne. Discussing the inaugural "Ice Skating at the Bowl," which will run 11/22-1/4. There is also a charitable element to the event, as it will serve as a donation site for Ballantyne Families Helping Neighbors in Need and their holiday food drive w/ Sha...
On this Sunday Nov 16, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick.
Guest - Kelley Blue Book/Autotrader's Executive Editor Brian Moody. Talks both publications, the origins and purpose as well as where auto prices are headed towards the end of the year and in early 2026., with Ed
Theresa Payton, Cyber Security Expert......"watchouts" to include VPN's and how to "clean your phone...
On this Sunday Nov 16, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick.
Guest - Kelley Blue Book/Autotrader's Executive Editor Brian Moody. Talks both publications, the origins and purpose as well as where auto prices are headed towards the end of the year and in early 2026., with Ed
Theresa Payton, Cyber Security Expert......"watchouts" to include VPN's and how to "clean your phone...
On this Sunday Nov 9, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Celebrating and Honoring the 250 yr Anniversary of the United States Marine Corp - Guest in Studio US Marine Chris Pangalos.. Along with Sharon and Ed, Chris tells of his experience as an active Marine. Covers the rigors, the expectations and most important the history of this esteem branch of the US Military...
On this Sunday Nov 9, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Celebrating and Honoring the 250 yr Anniversary of the United States Marine Corp - Guest in Studio US Marine Chris Pangalos.. Along with Sharon and Ed, Chris tells of his experience as an active Marine. Covers the rigors, the expectations and most important the history of this esteem branch of the US Military...
On this Sunday Nov 2, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Guest in Studio - Jennifer Smetana, Show Manager, for the 58th Annual Southern Christmas Show! Jennifer shares the "behind the scenes" of this event! The Southern Christmas Show is the largest Christmas Show in North America. Shop in-person event with REAL people for holiday gifts such as apparel, ...
On this Sunday Nov 2, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Guest in Studio - Jennifer Smetana, Show Manager, for the 58th Annual Southern Christmas Show! Jennifer shares the "behind the scenes" of this event! The Southern Christmas Show is the largest Christmas Show in North America. Shop in-person event with REAL people for holiday gifts such as apparel, ...
On this Sunday Oct 26, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Guest Keysha Benedetto - Author, Coach, Entrepreneur ... with a proven background as an entrepreneur, business owner, communications professional, author, and educator, she helps clients implement effective solutions ... with Ed
https://www.amazon.com/Things-Id-Tell-Daughter-Principles-ebook/dp/B0CQCJLQ84/ref=sr_1...
On this Sunday Oct 26, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
Guest Keysha Benedetto - Author, Coach, Entrepreneur ... with a proven background as an entrepreneur, business owner, communications professional, author, and educator, she helps clients implement effective solutions ... with Ed
https://www.amazon.com/Things-Id-Tell-Daughter-Principles-ebook/dp/B0CQCJLQ84/ref=sr_1...
On this Sunday Oct 19, episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
In Studio w/ Sharon and Ed, Chris Pangalos, a man with a hobby as a DJ, yet a life so full of experiences, interesting stories, an example of taking your dreams and making them a reality
Guest Heather Jeffcoat, a physical therapist and spokesperson for the American Physical Therapist Association. Discussing the benefits ...
On this Sunday Oct 12, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
In Studio w/ Sharon and Ed, Townes Mozer Founder of Lenny Boy Brewing Co and Muriel Steele, Wastewater Process Engineer and Lead for Research and Development for Charlotte Water. They share the process and the backstory of using refurbished "wastewater" to process these new beverages
Charlotte Water is taking it...
Dr. Dedric Clarke, a Cardia Electrophysiologist. Discussing atrial fibrillation, or AFib - what is it, who it impacts, what are the symptoms, how to treat it, etc. w/Sharo
WBT's Brett Jensen talks with FOP president Daniel Redford about why they want the National Guard to be deployed to Charlotte. Also insights from Charlotte City Councilman Malcom Graham about crime in CLT, and City Councilman Edwin Peacock about CATS safety
Entir...
Dr. Dedric Clarke, a Cardia Electrophysiologist. Discussing atrial fibrillation, or AFib - what is it, who it impacts, what are the symptoms, how to treat it, etc. w/Sharo
WBT's Brett Jensen talks with FOP president Daniel Redford about why they want the National Guard to be deployed to Charlotte. Also insights from Charlotte City Councilman Malcom Graham about crime in CLT, and City Councilman Edwin Peacock about CATS safety
Entir...
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