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 season

Grace Harper, Vice President and Assistant General Manager for the Charlotte Knights. Discussing the upcoming New Year's Eve at the Ballpark and the ongoing Light the Knights Festival with Sharon

Sharon offers her insights to the huge Carolina Panther contest with Tampa Bay later today

Jimmy Curry - Manager of the Whistling Duck, a new restaurant on the rebuilt Surfside Pier - Surfside Beach, SC. Shares the unique concept, the menu choices and the excitement of his new business venture w/Ed

John Gillette, ex-professional Barfoot water skier, talking the challenging sport and highlighting these years – famous 48th annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge will once again be held at Lake Norman Marina, starting a noon with Ed. Lake Norman Marina is located at 6965 North Carolina 150 East, Sherrill’s Ford, NC.

Based out of Tega Cay, SC, the Carolina Show Ski Team organizes the event, and their mission is to promote water skiing and water safety. Admission to the tournament is free, and concessions will be available on site. More information can be found on the: https://www.facebook.com/Newyearsdaybarefoot

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