On this Sunday Oct 4, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Guests in Studio- Dana Draa, Director of Outreach and Blind Services and an employee at Lions Services and Laurie Ledwell, who is visually impaired. For people living with vision loss, a smartphone or computer can be a gateway to independence — or a source of frustration. A program offered at Lions Services in east Charlotte. At Lions Services, a nonprofit manufacturer that employs people who are blind or visually impaired, participants in its Assistive Technology Instruction program learn how to use everyday technology. The program is led by Laurie Ledwell, who is visually impaired. Fantastic conversation with Sharon and Ed

Charlotte Hornets Kickoff Press Conference. Jeff Peterson, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. In this role, Peterson is the organization’s chief basketball decision maker while also being responsible for leading the team’s day-to-day basketball operations and head Coach Charles Lee discussing the upcoming season! The Hornets will kick off the pre-season this Tuesday, Oct 6th vs the Brooklyn Nets!

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On this Sunday Oct 11, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Noted NBC Sportscaster Mike Tirico – Phone Guest recapping Sunday night’s Panther's win, the city of Charlotte, it's people and the great atmosphere. Also, the time he spent with Bo and Beth at the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton on GMBT discussing Jon Stewart's entire Monday episode focused on AI and other AI related matters

Andy Jackson, John Locke Foundation (Mail voting update, Turnout is down almost a fifth from 2022) with WBT's Nick Craig

Guest: Jason Mickool is the founder and CEO of a national network of financial advisory firms. Discussing Year-End Money Tips. What are the most common year-end financial mistakes people don't realize they're making? Why do outdated beneficiary designations end up costing families the most? What retirement contribution deadlines should people know about before Dec. 31? - with Ed

Guest: Kristen Costello, Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs, BETA Technologies. A new generation of battery-powered aircraft is taking flight in North Carolina, with the potential to transform medical transport, disaster response and deliveries, especially in communities where distance can mean delays. BETA Technologies is behind the technology w/ Ed

Guest Cody Krull - owner of Saving Grace. Getting the exterior of your home ready for Fall and the coming Winter months w/Ed

WBT Talktober Fest Promo.

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On this Sunday Oct 18, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Guest in Studio - Juliana O'Rork, Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Business Development, BBB, Greater Charlotte & Western NC. Our insider for CA Focus discusses BBB Scam Alerts: Going big with your holiday decorations? If you plan to get festive with your Halloween, Christmas, or other holiday decorations, keep your eyes open for this scam. Each year, BBB Scam Tracker receives complaints during the holiday season about false advertisements and phony promises for holiday decor. These and other "scams" that are occurring. Insightful, educational and entertaining with Sharon and Ed

Continue w/Juliana O'Rork, Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Business Development, BBB

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