Tune in here for the first December 2023 edition of Carolina Focus on WBT radio with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick! Nolan Dahm, Programs and Exhibits Manager Charlotte Museum of History and Josh Rosen, the unofficial team historian join the show to celebrate 35 years of the Charlotte Hornets and explore all the ways basketball has influenced culture here in the Queen City. The Hive @ 35 exhibition includes interactive spaces, a timeline of Carolinas basketball history and plenty of artifacts, from the original teal-and-purple Hornets jerseys and game-worn shoes to commemorative ite ..read more

Tune in here for this edition of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick! Andy and Rachael Lee share with Sharon and Ed the loss of their 8-day old child and the charity they created to support families who have lost children that spent time in the NICU.  Madelyn's Fund has now provided over $2,000,000 in financial assistance to infants and their families. Madelyn's Fund has assisted over 2,372 families. Later Sharon shares her own story of spending 150 days in the NICU with their twins....now healthy 17-year-olds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Listen here to another episode of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick! Sharon and Ed start the show with Betsy Gustafson, the Manager manager of Visitor Info Centers, Uptown to talk about what to do in Charlotte this holiday season! Later we share an interview with Jonathon Coleman for Charlotte Motor Speedway, Speedway Christmas, who was in studio with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman discussing all the fun activities at the Speedway this Christmas/Holiday Season. Finally Robert Krumbine, the Chief Creative Officer and senior VP of Programs and Events for Charlotte Center City Pa ..read more

Listen here to another edition of Carolina Focus! On this episode Ed and Sharon are joined by Tony Marciano of the Charlotte Rescue Mission, a local charity that is hosting a Food Box Drive as we get ready for Thanksgiving.  Later we talk with Jenn Smethtana, the show manager of the 56th Annual Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte Thursday, Nov. 9th through Sunday, Nov.19th! The Southern Christmas Show, it is the largest holiday show in North America! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Tune in here to this episode of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick!  Sharon and Ed are joined by Kris Reid, the executive director of the Piedmont Culinary Guild. They talk about the farm to table food movement in Charlotte and the upcoming Founders Feast dinner that will honor + celebrate the founders of the movement as well as newer chefs in the area. Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton talks about the benefits and causes for concern when it come to A.I and "The Coach," Matt Doherty talks about legendary college basketball coach Bobby Knight, who passed away this week ..read more

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Sunday Sept 3, 2023 Cyber security Expert, Theresa Payton discusses the Facebook and Instagram cyber threats to its users and watch out when using these social media platforms with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman. Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, an award-winning travel writer and editor.  Talking about the latest trends for traveling and tips for people to save money on upcoming trips with Sharon. THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVERS,  Langston Wertz, Jr. who covers the Charlotte-area high school football for over thirty years provides great insight into ..read more

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Aug 27, 2023   Claire Crawford of Room to Breathe joins Sharon and Ed -- talking about her professional organizing business and her background.  She provides an in-home service that organizes any room in your home. She shares why people hold onto things they shouldn't, and how she and her team help you get rid of the clutter and become organized -  Also, a press conference w/ Charlotte 49ers head football coach Biff Poggi....the Sharon and Ed comment on the changes w/the football program.  Also, Sharon provides he ..read more

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Aug 13, 2023   Jessica Lefkowitz,  is the founder of Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition, which is working to get homeless people the help they need and off the streets and into permanent housing w/Sharon - 29:38  Continue with Jessica Lefkowitz,  is the founder of Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition, which is working to get homeless people the help they need and off the streets and into permanent housing w/Sharon 24:25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Dr. Rena Carlson, President of the AVMA, discusses w/Ed, and offer tips on any number of pet-related issues, including keeping your pets safe during the smoky wildfire season, traveling with pets, pet nutrition, behavior issues, telehealth, etc.. -  Tony Lyons Of Skyhorse Publishing Joins WBT's Jason Lewis to talk about RFK Jr. and cancel culture and our media  Cyber Security expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth to discuss AI and other related cyber topics  Heather Siblik talks about her business of bringing people together, the experience called "DishCourse" with Sharon and ..read more

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday July 30, 2023St. Matthew Catholic Church will conduct its 21st Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive (MMWHD) with our fundraising campaign starting on July 15. The MMWHD culminates with our meal-packing event on August 12. Steve Favory and Debbie Kane - co-leaders along with Deacon Daren bitter and Ernet Dwight, a parishioner and Board Member of Hands for Hati join Ed to discuss this charitable endeavor Tom Blocker, Auto Expert, joins Bo Thompson on the 70th Birthday of the Chevrolet Corvette  Next, Brett Jensen talks CA Panthe ..read more