Carolina Focus

Bryce Young spoke for the first time since HC Dave Canales was hired.  He spoke to the media after the first on-field practice of the offseason.

The American Chestnut Tree with Doug Gillis and CA Outdoor's Bill Bartee - The iconic tree that was decimated by blight & the organization that is trying to return it to greatness here in the Carolinas.

Mark Boone, t...

Keith Stanley, CEO of University City Partners. Discussing their new small business initiative. WBT's Chad Adams interviews NC Lt. Governor Mark Robinson a candidate for North Carolina Governor. Press conference with new Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik. Theresa Payton, Cyber Security Expert joins Bo and Beth....updating about raising kids in the new digital media age.  Bo shares his thoug...

Charlotte Partnership Announces the Carolinas First Beer Brewed with Recycled Water - Guests: Chris Thomson, Director of Vertical Marketing, Angela Charles, Director of Charlotte Water, and then from Town Brewing, Federico "Feddy" De La Torre IV, Head Brewer and Brandon Stirewalt, Director of Operations. they tell their story on this fascinating journey.

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Rachel Ellis, Assistant Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Relations/Grants on partnership between Atrium and CMS to create new Health sciences high school.

WBT's Scott Hamilton, Charlotte Fire Department Looking to Hire More Than 100 Firefighters.

President of Football Operations/General Manager Dan Morgan press conference on the teams status of our Carolina panthers in this off-season to date.

Theresa Payton, cyber exp...

John Acquaviva, PhD, professor of exercise science at Wingate University.   John holds a Ph.D. in exercise science and is a professor at Wingate University (NC).  His courses include Strength & Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, and Exercise Physiology. In addition to Faith & Sport radio show being syndicated each week on Radio Maria.

Dr. Marshall Carter, pharmacist with CVS.  Discussing seasonal allergies  kicking in and wha...

Tim Gestwicki -CEO / North Carolina Wildlife Federation, their mission and purpose.  Highlights all their great work across the state.

Ramona Holloway - Radio One Community Affairs Manager shares the Dress for Success Campaign honoring the 31 amazing women - Your Hour of her Power as we celebrate Women's History Month. https://sharecharlotte.org/nonprofit/dress-success-charlotte

Steve Gray, Executive Director for Maker Space Char...

Guest in studio: Trish Wiggins, retired school teacher, both elementary and secondary as she shares her insights for teachers, parents and students in today education arena. 

Charlotte Hornets Co-Chairmen Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin announced this week the team has hired Jeff Peterson as its Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. In this role, Peterson becomes the organization’s chief basketball decision maker while ...

Neal and Pam's Bar and Grill - Surfside Beach, SC. w/owner Zach Baker. The 30-year history, it's perfect location, great service and their expectations for customer service. Plus, they will be opening their 2nd location this week in Murrells Inlet South Carolina. Lynn Minges, the CEO and President of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association - Discusses how the hospitality industry is booming in NC and a new campaign de...

Sarah Worthy, the CEO of Doorspace discussing a recent survey of healthcare providers in 10 countries, including the United States, that details physician dissatisfaction with their jobs and quality of care.

Charlie Wise, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Research for TransUnion, will be available to discuss how consumers can and why they should improve their credit scores, as well as offering tips to your audience on how t...

Welcome to this February 18th edition of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick! 

Julius Peppers Virtual Media Press Conference where our HOF Carolina Panther shares his life and as he performed in the NFL. Favorite moments, advice for others and his appreciation and gratitude for all that helped him along in his journey.

Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley on Good Morning BT: “There will be a female President of the ...

On this edition of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick, Susan Sears with Go Jen Go Live joins us to talk about the 12th Annual Run Jen Run event taking place in SouthPark on Saturday, March 9., the history behind this charitable event, and the wonderful benefits of this charity.

Then Dr. Rhett Brown Wingate University President's interview with WBT's Brett Winterble at the recent Union County Crime Stoppers BBQ.  D...

On this edition of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick! We continue with Profiles in Broadcasting - Part 2 with  WBT's Beth Troutman - from her early childhood through all of life's career opportunities to where she is today as the co-host of WBT's "Good Morning BT!"

Then we're joined by Luke Secrist, the CEO of BuddoBot, a company that specializes in offensive cybersecurity to discuss the latest scams and phishing...

We start the show with a segment from Carolina Outdoors about the Carolina Raptor Center located at the Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville, NC.  Host Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors was able to catch up with CEO & President of the Carolina Raptor Center, Erin Katzner, to learn more about this nationally recognized facility 

We also share an interview with Congressman Richard Hudson Jr. serving as the U.S. representativ...

Tune in here for another edition of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick!

We're joined by Dr. Daniel Davis, Atrium Health Internal Medicine Specialty Medical Director to share convenient care options and tips for taking care of yourself when you aren’t feeling well during this flu season.

Auto expert Tom Blocker talks with Bo and Beth the Consumer Electronics Show held in Vegas this past week + Cyber Security Exper...

Tune in here for this episode of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorslund and Ed Billick on WBT!

On this episode we celebrate 35 years of the Charlotte Hornets and explore all the ways basketball has influenced culture here in the Queen City! The Hive @ 35 exhibition includes interactive spaces, a timeline of Carolinas basketball history and plenty of artifacts, from the original teal-and-purple Hornets jerseys and game-worn shoes to ...

On this episode of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorslund and Ed Billick we talk about the 6th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge Monday, January 1, 2024, in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina with John Gillette, a longtime innovator, administrator, competitor and author of barefoot water skiing!

He shares his story and the details of the upcoming tournament .  Other guests include professional bare footer John Cornish...

Tune in here for the final edition of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorslund and Ed Billick of 2023!

We're joined by Moira Quinn, COO of Charlotte Center City Partners, to discus the New Year’s Eve plans in Charlotte this year +  John Gillette, a longtime innovator, administrator, competitor and author of barefoot water skiing as he highlights the of the upcoming 46th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge!

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