On this Sunday July 13, 2025episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

WBT's Mark Garrison Reports: "The Road Ranger"...a senior citizen who help folks stranded on the highways on GMBT's with Jim Szoke

Guest Mike Kucharski, the Co-Owner and Vice President of JKC Trucking. He has spent his entire career of over 30 years and is an expert in the industry. JKC specializes in climate controlled and dry freight loads as Chicago's largest specialty contract carrier. JKC has dedicated less than truckload (LTL) and intermodal service to California, North Carolina, Florida and major cities west of the Mississippi River. Mike share the challenges of operating a trucking fleet in 20205 w/Ed

WBT's Vince Coakleys Interview with Ricky Robbins, a candidate for Mecklenburg County Sheriff

Interview is with Dr. Jeanne Goodfellow, a professional service veterinarian in Florida. Discusses how people can protect their pets in storms and hurricanes w/ Sharon

Dr. Keylee Brown, an optometrist in Georgia. Discussing a new contact lens that corrects astigmatism and age-related vision loss w/ Sharon

Ed shares the upcoming South Charlotte Partners to Host July Breakfast Club on the State of Health Care in South Charlotte, a panel discussion featuring leaders from Atrium Health and Novant Health

Set for Thursday, July 31, 8-9:30 A.M. at AC Hotel Charlotte Ballantyne. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $35 at the door. A limited number of networking tables are available. Interested businesses can email scltpartners@gmail.com for details

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On this Sunday July 13, 2025episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

WBT's Mark Garrison Reports: "The Road Ranger"...a senior citizen who help folks stranded on the highways on GMBT's with Jim Szoke

Guest Mike Kucharski, the Co-Owner and Vice President of JKC Trucking. He has spent his entire career of over 30 years and is an expert in the industry. JKC specializes in climate controlled and dry freight loads as Chicago's largest specialty contract carrier. JKC has dedicated less than truckload (LTL) and intermodal service to California, North Carolina, Florida and major cities west of the Mississippi River. Mike share the challenges of operating a trucking fleet in 20205 w/Ed

WBT's Vince Coakleys Interview with Ricky Robbins, a candidate for Mecklenburg County Sheriff

Interview is with Dr. Jeanne Goodfellow, a professional service veterinarian in Florida. Discusses how people can protect their pets in storms and hurricanes w/ Sharon

Dr. Keylee Brown, an optometrist in Georgia. Discussing a new contact lens that corrects astigmatism and age-related vision loss w/ Sharon

Ed shares the upcoming South Charlotte Partners to Host July Breakfast Club on the State of Health Care in South Charlotte, a panel discussion featuring leaders from Atrium Health and Novant Health

Set for Thursday, July 31, 8-9:30 A.M. at AC Hotel Charlotte Ballantyne. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $35 at the door. A limited number of networking tables are available. Interested businesses can email scltpartners@gmail.com for details

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On this Sunday June 29, 2025 Episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick.

Sammy Hagar, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, along with restaurateur HMSHost as they hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony for CLT’s newest restaurant, Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill. Through the Hagar Family Foundation, Hagar and his wife, Kari Hagar, will be donating Sammy’s net proceeds from the restaurant to two local organizations: Levine Children’s Hospital and Hope Street Food Pantry. Audio into by Sammy, Q/A with WBT's Brett Jensen and CA Focus Ed B, other comments by Sammy and the ribbon cutting

Guest: Tim Boyum, Spectrum News - Iran Strike, NATO Summit and Shrimp Trawling Debate with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman

Encore of the interview w/ Clt Knight GM Dan Rajkowski Sky Show on GMBT coming up next week

Boat owner, water sportsman and former WBT personality, Charles Jenkin shares his love for boating. He started sail boating at age 9 and, following retirement, is now a safe and responsible powerboater. He joins Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown’s, to share about boating in the Carolinas, his personal passion for boating, and the importance of safety and courtesy on the water

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On this Sunday June 22, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

The North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network (NCIDR), a statewide coalition, held a press event on Monday, June 9th outside the North Carolina Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh. The event highlighted ongoing, unmet recovery needs in Western North Carolina and urged state lawmakers to invest further in disaster recovery systems as the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins - varied speakers bringing us up to date reality to the situation in WNC

David Chadwick, Mike Gminski, & Dee John in-studio with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman - City of Hope's WNC Recovery efforts with adopting a small town

Guest Chrisina Thigpen - Northwood Office SVP of Marketing & Communications with Ed ---- On Tuesday, June 24, at Brixham Park the Ballantyne Blood Drive. Donating is quick and easy, plus, you can help save up to THREE lives with just one donation! OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be on site from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome! Register at

https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1568024

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On this Sunday June 22, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

The North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network (NCIDR), a statewide coalition, held a press event on Monday, June 9th outside the North Carolina Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh. The event highlighted ongoing, unmet recovery needs in Western North Carolina and urged state lawmakers to invest further in disaster recovery systems as the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins - varied speakers bringing us up to date reality to the situation in WNC

David Chadwick, Mike Gminski, & Dee John in-studio with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman - City of Hope's WNC Recovery efforts with adopting a small town

Guest Chrisina Thigpen - Northwood Office SVP of Marketing & Communications with Ed ---- On Tuesday, June 24, at Brixham Park the Ballantyne Blood Drive. Donating is quick and easy, plus, you can help save up to THREE lives with just one donation! OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be on site from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome! Register at

https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/scheduler.html?locationId=1568024

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On this Sunday June 15, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Profiles in Broadcasting - - Mix 1079's Matt Harris his 40+ years in broadcasting - from his early college days through all of his career opportunities. Matt tells his broadcasting story, sharing all of the many iterations of his career. He shares the importance of in-studio chemistry, of he being himself and of course the work he has done with his podcast, the Alex Murdoch murders. Insightful, must listen to show - w/Sharon and Ed.

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On this Sunday June 15, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Profiles in Broadcasting - - Mix 1079's Matt Harris his40+ years in broadcasting - from his early college days through all of his career opportunities. Matt tells his broadcasting story, sharing all of the many iterations of his career. He shares the importance of in-studio chemistry, of he being himself and of course the work he has done with his podcast, the Alex Murdoch murders. Insightful, must listen to show - w/Sharon and Ed.

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On this Sunday June 8, 2025 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick.

Guest in Studio Juliana O’Rork Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Business Development with Sharon and Ed - discussing tips surrounding Father’s Day shopping as the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported a total spending of $22.4 billion on Father’s Day gifts and celebrations in 2024, with the most money spent on special outings, clothing, gift cards, and electronics. While shopping online for Father’s Day purchases, BBB reminds consumers to be wary of online purchase scams and all-inclusive packages advertised at steep discounts. Also they discuss

• Moving scams are always big this time of year....
• Scams new college grads should look out for.....
• Vacation scams are always timely in the summer

And continue with Juliana O'Rork

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