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 Why do outdated beneficiary designations end up costing families the most?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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On this Sunday Sept 13, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Guest: Robyn Pfaffman, a veteran American broadcast journalist who spent more than two decades covering crime, terrorism, politics and major breaking-news events in radio and television. She was physically present at both the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the September 11, 2001, attacks and reported extensively on both. Her 9/11 book, Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11, 2001. It was published in 2002 and is a collection of first-person accounts by journalists who covered the attacks and their aftermath. Robyn Pfaffman was one of the editors/contributors. On the CA Focus hot-line with Sharon and Ed, as she shares her on-site experience/emotions on tragic day of Sept 11, 2001

Robyn Pfaffman, a veteran American broadcast journalist

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Senior Games - Guests Trena K Palmer, Recreation Supervisor Park and Recreation | Revolution Park Sports Academy Mecklenburg County, Carlos Glender, participant for many years and Lucinda Rushing a 12-year participant share their stories with this outstanding and fun competitions. The games are for seniors aged 50 or better and are held annually at the county and state levels. The national games are held in the odd years (2027, 2029, etc.). Top three finishers at the county and state levels qualify for the next level. The Mecklenburg games were held this past May. The North Carolina State Games will be held this September. Top finishers here move on to the National Senior Games to be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 30 to July 11, 2027 with Ed

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On this Sunday Sept 20, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Profiles in Broadcasting - WFNZ's Travis Hancock "T-Bone" - from his early childhood through all of life's career opportunities. "Bone" tells his broadcasting story, where the name T-Bone originated, funny and entertaining!. He shares the ways he learned about his trade and the many, many roles in his broadcast journey - w/Sharon and Ed.

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On this Sunday Sept 27, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Fans for the Cure host Ed Randall on his podcast, interviews Ozzie Smith who takes us on his post-MLB journey, which has included a prostate cancer diagnosis and forty-five radiation treatments that returned him to his Board position at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, and his role as a prostate cancer advocate. He talks the importance of delivering the message of PSA testing and early detection - 9:19

Guest: James C. Hobley, MD, MSc, FACG, and American College of Gastroenterology Trustee. He discusses the importance of CRC screening, and what people can do to reduce their risk for colon cancer -

In Studio, John Tosco, Executive Director, John@ToscoMusic.org. His nonprofit's 7th Festival is aimed at helping the community come together and share their own creativity inspired by the spirit of the 60s and the music of the Beatles. Their timeless music and global popularity are a wonderful bridge that helps generations and cultures come together! John discusses with Sharon and Ed, FabFest , two days of Beatles fun – a ticketed concert on Friday night October 2 and FabFest Daytime on Saturday October 3 - FREE with live music on two stages, a Beatles Art Contest and Cover Song Contest, both with cash prizes.

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On this Sunday Sept 13, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Guest: Robyn Pfaffman, a veteran American broadcast journalist who spent more than two decades covering crime, terrorism, politics and major breaking-news events in radio and television. She was physically present at both the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the September 11, 2001, attacks and reported extensively on both. Her 9/11 book, Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11, 2001. It was published in 2002 and is a collection of first-person accounts by journalists who covered the attacks and their aftermath. Robyn Pfaffman was one of the editors/contributors. On the CA Focus hot-line with Sharon and Ed, as she shares her on-site experience/emotions on tragic day of Sept 11, 2001

Robyn Pfaffman, a veteran American broadcast journalist

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