Welcome to this February 18th edition of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick!  Julius Peppers Virtual Media Press Conference where our HOF Carolina Panther shares his life and as he performed in the NFL. Favorite moments, advice for others and his appreciation and gratitude for all that helped him along in his journey. […]

On this edition of Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick, Susan Sears with Go Jen Go Live joins us to talk about the 12th Annual Run Jen Run event taking place in SouthPark on Saturday, March 9., the history behind this charitable event, and the wonderful benefits of this charity. Then Dr. Rhett Brown Wingate University President's interview with WBT's Brett Winterble at the recent Union County Crime Stoppers BBQ.  Dr Brown shares his valuable insights on today's higher education and Wingate" University purpose and vision. Also, Rick the bartender at the Fat Pelican, North Carolina's Rated No. 1 "dive bar" located in Carolina Beach, and Sabrina Winters - probate and estate attorney discusses how to prepare for your end of life and more importantly what your family will need to have as you make your preparations.

Many people around the Carolinas are feeling the after effects of the severe weather that tore through the region yesterday. Hunter Biden makes a surprise appearance in D.C. today. Also, the latest on the health of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program. Listen Here:

Severe weather rips through the Southeast. Plus, Mexico offers to help stem the flow of illegal immigration into the USA, but wants a LOT of money. And amnesty. Listen Here:

Sports

No. 1 Alabama (11-0) will face No. 4 Notre Dame (11-1) in the Rose Bowl that was moved from Pasadena, Calif. to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on New Year's Day (5 p.m. ET/ TV: ESPN). It's the first of the two semifinal games followed by No. 2 Clemson (10-1) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (6-0) in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl (8 p.m. ET/ TV: ESPN). The Tigers are the top team from the Carolinas and will make the Playoff for a sixth-straight season.