On this Sunday May 11, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Guest Alex Moore from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and Chief Robert Graham from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management discussing hurricane preparedness w/Sharon

Guest Anthony Bailey from Triple B Media discussing Bark TV, · 24/7 programming dedicated exclusively to dog lovers, · Available on free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms, available in more than 80 markets as an over-the-air (OTA) diginet channel. Also hypes the Barkademy Awards - w Ed -

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On this Sunday May 4, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

7:02 - Guest John Chen, Founder, Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival, and part of the famous Charlotte Asian Festival. John shares the history of this event and his perspectives on the many different Asian Cultures, interesting and educational w/Ed.

7:26 - Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton Joins Bo and Beth On GMBT....discusses her Easter in Rome, viewing the final day of Pope Francis life and paying her respects at his funeral - 4:30

7:35 Carolina Journal News w/ Nick Craig - HUD approves $1.4 billion disaster recovery grant for western NC plan and Theresa Opeka, Carolina Journal - State Emergency Response Commission gives update on Helene recovery in WNC - 9:46

7:47 - Carolina Panther #1 Draft Pick - Tet McMillan press conference (mini version) - 4:01

7:52 - WBT Sports Director Jom Szoke provided a detail summary of this year's Panthers Draft - 8:39

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On this Sunday May 4, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

7:02 - Guest John Chen, Founder, Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival, and part of the famous Charlotte Asian Festival. John shares the history of this event and his perspectives on the many different Asian Cultures, interesting and educational w/Ed.

7:26 - Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton Joins Bo and Beth On GMBT....discusses her Easter in Rome, viewing the final day of Pope Francis life and paying her respects at his funeral - 4:30

7:35 Carolina Journal News w/ Nick Craig - HUD approves $1.4 billion disaster recovery grant for western NC plan and Theresa Opeka, Carolina Journal - State Emergency Response Commission gives update on Helene recovery in WNC - 9:46

7:47 - Carolina Panther #1 Draft Pick - Tet McMillan press conference (mini version) - 4:01

7:52 - WBT Sports Director Jom Szoke provided a detail summary of this year's Panthers Draft - 8:39

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Today on this Sunday April 27, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

We're joined JaMorri Cunningham the first head coach of the new Johnson & Wales Charlotte baseball program. He will lead a team that will begin playing in the 2025-26 academic year. Cunningham comes to Charlotte from Voorhees College in Demark, SC where he has served as the Assistant Baseball Coach at Voorhees University since May of 2022. He graduated from Voorhees in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. He was a standout first baseman on the Tigers baseball team after initially starting his college at Tuskegee University. Shares what it is like to start a new sports program, his philosophy, and plans

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On this April 20,2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

We have Chadwick's Easter Greeting

And Shane Tenny, CFP®, with Spaugh Dameron Tenny, shares more information about this important topic. Shane is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and behavior finance expert.:

• Why elder fraud is on the rise and retirees are the new prime targets for scammers
• Even smart people get scammed
• The anatomy of modern financial scams
• Actionable tips for seniors and their loved ones to safeguard their finances

Also Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan discusses Panthers' draft strategy at this weeks press conference

finally Katie Zehnder, Carolina Journal w/ Nick Craig shares that country singer Eric Church breaks ground on housing development for Helene victims, funded by his foundation!

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​On the Sunday, April 13, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus, hosts Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Dr. John Daniels, Vice Chancellor for Research at UNC Charlotte: Dr. Daniels will discuss the university's recent achievement of attaining Research One status, highlighting its significant advancements in research and contributions to the academic community.​

Statewide News Update: WBT's Nick Craig will provide updates on legislative developments, including a newly introduced bill aimed at addressing the housing crisis and the NC House's progress on expanding childcare options.​

Theresa Payton, Cybersecurity Expert: Joining Beth Troutman, Ms. Payton will delve into the utilization of artificial intelligence in job interviews, exploring its impact on hiring practices and candidate evaluations.​

These discussions underscore the dynamic developments in education, legislation, and technology within North Carolina.

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On this Sunday April 6, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer of Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, shares advice for last-minute filers and debunk misinformation about extensions and estimated taxes. Also provides numerous tips as folk finalize their tax returns

In Studio w/Sharon and Ed, Juliana O’Rork, Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Business Development Better Business Bureau discussing scams this time if year - Tax Prep Tips / Identity Theft, How to choose a tax preparer and avoiding be ghosted by your tax preparer

Lastly Statewide News Update (NC lawmakers to debate social media ban for some teens) and Theresa Opeka, Carolina Journal (NCDOT gives update on WNC roadways six months after Helene with WBT's Nick Craig

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Today on this Sunday March 23, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

We're joined by Robert Krumbine, Chief Creative Officer at Charlotte Center City Partners and producer of Charlotte Shout, which is coming up in April. He discusses the event, which encompasses 17 days of art, music, food and ideas in Charlotte with Sharon

And Bo and Beth welcome Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton to discuss the difference between passwords and passkeys as well as the benefits of having a burner number to avoid constant spam calls. Plus, Bo, Beth and Theresa share what to look for as parents try to protect their kids in today’s social media landscape

Lastly we feature Sean Seifert, Executive Director of the Carolina Theatre. Talking about the grand reopening of the theatre, its history, and the process of bringing it back to life, with Sharon

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