Lifestyle
Rescue Ranch, an organization in Statesville that promotes compassion for all animals through rescue and education. They offer numerous educational programs including spring break and summer camps. Guests in Studio – Leslie Darby (animal husbandry manager) and Jenn Spratt (humane education manager) with Sharon and Ed https://www.rescueranch.com Later Press Conference – Panthers Legend Luke Kuechly discusses his […]
Frank Turek an American Christian apologist and author. He is best known as the founder and president of the Christian apologetics ministry CrossExamined.org.  Frank, a very good friend of Charlie Kirk. Was near him when he was murdered. He and David reflect on that day. Good vs evil discussion. Frank also shares insights and his […]
On this Sunday Feb 15, 2026 episode CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Profiles in Broadcasting – WFNZ’s Chris McClain 30+years of broadcasting – from his early childhood through all of life’s career opportunities. “Mac” tells his broadcasting story, funny and entertaining!. He shares the ways he learned about his trade and the many, many roles in his […]
He and David discuss his up bringing in Charlotte in the early days, the growth of this town, his Vietnam tour, local governments and the loss of his wife two years ago. Also much about his days of playing basketball at UNC for Coach Dean Smith! Both share their admiration for the great man!
On this Sunday Feb 8, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick  Guest: Hanna Raskin, the editor and publisher of The Food Section,” a newsletter serving nine states in the Southeast and is soon to be expanding into the Charlotte market. Great discussion and a really interesting topic w/ Sharon Two Minute Update […]
 Our annual visit by the Panther “long snapper”, JJ shares his thoughts and conversation concerning, this past season’s performance of the Carolina Panthers, his future after 17 seasons, hoping for an 18th season. David and JJ discuss the increase in athletes sharing their faith publally Also, his take on the Patriots and Myers Park HS QB […]
On this Feb 1, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Guest: Mike Kucharski is the Co-Owner and Vice President of JKC Trucking, discuss the Department of Transportation’s decision to “move full speed ahead” with autonomous trucking.  DOT leadership is actively promoting autonomous trucking: Deputy Secretary Steven Bradbury emphasized easing regulatory barriers and creating a national framework to […]
On this Episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Guest: Bruce Hensley, partner in Hensley Fontana Public Relations, which owns and operates the Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week. The event runs through February 1st in nine area counties with 129 restaurants w/ Sharon – Sharon and Ed briefly discuss Queens Feast and then the […]
Manny is founder, president, and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet, a nonprofit organization established in 2003 that has provided more than 6.5 million pairs of shoes to individuals in need across 88 countries around the world and in hundreds of cities across the United States of America. He and David focus on the crisis in Nigeria.      https://www.mannyohonme.com/
On this Sunday Jan 18, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick. Guest: In Studio w/Sharon and Ed – Claire Crawford, the owner and lead organizer for Room to Breathe, She tells her story – as someone who struggles with ADHD and productivity, she found over the years that having a clean and organized space boosted her motivation and […]
On this Sunday Jan 11, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick. WBT’s Brett Jensen from earlier in the week is joined by former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari who discusses life after City Council – including serving with the Federal Transit Administration in Washington D.C., his decision to step down from his position […]
Ken….pastor of Christ Resurrection Church and founder of A Better World!  At Better World, we believe that every child deserves a chance to succeed. As a nonprofit organization, we focus on supporting children in at-risk communities. Ken takes the many years of his ministry and his passion for children. https://abetterworldcharlotte.org/about-us/ Rod, one who benefited from the […]