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 its QC Water initiative to the next level — this time with two brand-new beverages brewed with highly purified recycled water. In partnership with Lenny Boy Brewing and Town Brewing Company, Charlotte Water is introducing Crown Bucha — a crisp raspberry, lemon, and ginger kombucha from Lenny Boy Brewing.

Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of non-profit Seed Your Future. With the global population growing and environmental challenges increasing, the demand for skilled professionals in green industries has never been greater. "Seed Your Future" bridges the gap between students and industry leaders, cultivating a future workforce prepared to address these challenges with innovative solutions in the field of horticulture

WBT's Nick Craig is joined by Theresa Opeka, from Carolina Journal - New NC law lets drivers renew licenses online without REAL ID

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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

Entire second half - CA Focus most popular Theresa Payton, Cyber Security Expert w/ Bo and Beth - A.I. headlines, the process of "Scrubbing" the internet and how to avoid potential phone surveillance and discord background

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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

Entire second half - CA Focus most popular Theresa Payton, Cyber Security Expert w/ Bo and Beth - A.I. headlines, the process of "Scrubbing" the internet and how to avoid potential phone surveillance and discord background

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On this September 28, episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Wegmans theirgroundbreaking ceremony for the company’s first-ever Charlotte location at Ballantyne.

WHO: The event will feature remarks by

• Councilmember Ed Driggs, City of Charlotte, District 7
• County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, District 6
• Wegmans Vice President of Real Estate and Store Planning Dan Aken
• Wegmans Ballantyne Store Manager Patrick McGuinness

    Plus, a one-on-one interview with Store Manager and the opportunities with 450 new jobs and why to work for Wegmans.. w/ Ed

Encore: Megan Venuto (Restaurant owner on Lake Lure) - One-year post-Helene with Bo and Beth

Guest Bill Manning - Executive Director / Treasurer. He describes 'active surveillance" and the organization's purpose.Bill has been a member of a local prostate cancer support group, I.P.C.S.G. since Sept 2009. He has been working with newly diagnosed men who come to the meetings with the deer-in-the-headlights look. After hearing the “C” word they learn there is time to put on the brakes, time to educate yourself and make informed vs. emotional decisions that can have lifelong implications. Be your own case manager w/ Ed

https://aspatients.org

South Carolina 811 – Every Dig. Every Time. >> Damaging an underground utility can cause many problems, including outages, injury, and even loss of life. SC811 is a free communication resource for damage prevention of underground infrastructure. Excavators can place a locate request by calling 811 or submitting it online through sc811.com/excavators. These are to remind excavators to use the 811 service before starting any digging project

Promo - 32nd Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace

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On this September 28, episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Wegmans theirgroundbreaking ceremony for the company’s first-ever Charlotte location at Ballantyne.

WHO: The event will feature remarks by

• Councilmember Ed Driggs, City of Charlotte, District 7
• County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, District 6
• Wegmans Vice President of Real Estate and Store Planning Dan Aken
• Wegmans Ballantyne Store Manager Patrick McGuinness

    Plus, a one-on-one interview with Store Manager and the opportunities with 450 new jobs and why to work for Wegmans.. w/ Ed

Encore: Megan Venuto (Restaurant owner on Lake Lure) - One-year post-Helene with Bo and Beth

Guest Bill Manning - Executive Director / Treasurer. He describes 'active surveillance" and the organization's purpose.Bill has been a member of a local prostate cancer support group, I.P.C.S.G. since Sept 2009. He has been working with newly diagnosed men who come to the meetings with the deer-in-the-headlights look. After hearing the “C” word they learn there is time to put on the brakes, time to educate yourself and make informed vs. emotional decisions that can have lifelong implications. Be your own case manager w/ Ed

https://aspatients.org

South Carolina 811 – Every Dig. Every Time. >> Damaging an underground utility can cause many problems, including outages, injury, and even loss of life. SC811 is a free communication resource for damage prevention of underground infrastructure. Excavators can place a locate request by calling 811 or submitting it online through sc811.com/excavators. These are to remind excavators to use the 811 service before starting any digging project

Promo - 32nd Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace

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On this Sunday Sept 21, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick.

Guest in Studio with Sharon and Ed - Kyle Brun with the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance discussing and promoting CLTivate Community the regions first of its kind event designed to connect nonprofit organizations with volunteers, corporations and community members at the same time. This Thursday Sept 25 from 4 to 7pm and Truist Field!

7:35 - Little Heros Blood Drive Promo

7:36 - A Tribute to Bob Bowler, who passed Sept 6. Bob, the founder and leader of Camp Soar. The interview Ed did with Bob back in June of 2021, His life story and the many experiences with Camp Soar

7:47 - Carolina Panthers home opener preview with Sharon.

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On this Sunday Sept 21, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick.

Guest in Studio with Sharon and Ed - Kyle Brun with the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance discussing and promoting CLTivate Community the regions first of its kind event designed to connect nonprofit organizations with volunteers, corporations and community members at the same time. This Thursday Sept 25 from 4 to 7pm and Truist Field!

7:35 - Little Heros Blood Drive Promo

7:36 - A Tribute to Bob Bowler, who passed Sept 6. Bob, the founder and leader of Camp Soar. The interview Ed did with Bob back in June of 2021, His life story and the many experiences with Camp Soar

7:47 - Carolina Panthers home opener preview with Sharon.

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7:35 - Little Heros Blood Drive Promo
7:36 - Guest - Cynthia Jenkin with the Mecklenburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, along with Louanne Woznicki and Kristen Couter share the mission and the work of the DAR, a non-political women's service organization. In support of Constitution Week ( September 17 to 23 ), which the DAR petitioned congress and later signed into law by President Eisenhower, they look for ways around the community to raise awareness and interest in the Constitution. Some of the events that they have planned include a Children's Scavenger Hunt at the Matthews Library. They have painted rocks, flags and yard signs that will be displayed around the Pineville Town Hall and Library w/ Ed 16:20
7:52 - Remembering 9/11 - 24 years later....the audio montage that Bo Thompson created....very moving! 8:20

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