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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 […]
“Heart of Service” – sharing stories of heartfelt charity, helping others in God’s name. Being kind to neighbors and welcoming them. Final appeal for the City of Hope Campaign!     City of Hope Web Site https://www.cltdc.org
On this Jan 4, 2026 episode of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) – from segments on Good Morning BT with Bo and Beth. They talk Theresa’s path to a career in Cyber Security. She shares her (thankfully) wrong predictions for 2025 and covers her predictions for […]
Bart’s – West Blvd Ministry – mentors young men, helping those become vibrant adults, and partners w/ local schools https://westblvdministry.org/who-we-are/                      Terrance’s – Pastor of the Progressive Baptist Church – On the West Side – outreach ministry, dealing with folks in crisis.  https://www.livepbccharlotte.com/                     City of Hope Web Site: https://www.cltdc.org/
On this Sunday Dec 21, 2025 Episode of  CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick  Dr. Amina Ahmed, medical director of pediatric infectious disease and immunology at Atrium Health Levine Children. She offers practical advice for avoiding germs and strengthening your immune system to help keep individuals, families and communities safer through the holidays and this sick season  Grace Harper, […]
Provides scholastic, spiritual and social support to families in and around the South Boulevard corridor. In Studio – Brent Morris , executive director shares stories and todays real need!  https://www.lhcclt.org https://www.cltdc.org
Healing families and supporting young children!                     Dee John reviews the success of the Barnardsville, NC rebuild. https://www.cltdc.org