Carolina Focus

Guest in Studio – Susan Evren with the Go Jen Go Foundation with Sharon and Ed.  The history, who was Jen and the purpose of this charitable foundation 7:35 – Continue with Susan Evren with the Go Jen Go Foundation with Sharon and Ed 7:50 – Guest Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN, President of the American Society of Nephrology.  An estimated 37 million […]

On this Sunday Mar 1, 2026 Episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick. Spencer Lueders, Founder of the 24 Foundation and 24 Hours of Booty. Discusses the history of the event, how it morphed into the 24 Foundation and the work they do to support people affected by cancer, in Studio with Sharon […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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On this Sunday Sunday Dec 7, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Guest in Studio – Juliana O’Rork, Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Business Development for the Better Business Bureau. With Sharon and Ed, she discusses tips and insights to help consumers enjoy a safe and scam-free holiday season. This show we’ve focused on tips about […]