7:02 - Monica Reese, Director of Trend and Style at Lowe’s. She discussed the latest décor trends and how shoppers can find the best deals on all types of décors for the holidays.  Local person born and raised in the Carolinas...know the business, creative and artistic in her role at Lowes....with Ed - 14:15

7:16 - Dr. Taren Coley, MD, Director of Child & Adolescent Services at HopeWay.  Board-Certified Psychiatrist discusses how to navigate holiday stress | Tips for a calmer holiday season with Ed - 15:45 


Break

7:35 - Guests Melissa Hall and Ralph Owen from Fields of Hope Organization - combatting human trafficking with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman. Eye opening segment about the ever present and growing problem here in the Queen City - 23:30

7:02 - Monica Reese, Director of Trend and Style at Lowe’s. She discussed the latest décor trends and how shoppers can find the best deals on all types of décors for the holidays.  Local person born and raised in the Carolinas...know the business, creative and artistic in her role at Lowes....with Ed - 14:15
7:16 - Dr. Taren Coley, MD, Director of Child &amp; Adolescent Services at HopeWay.  Board-Certified Psychiatrist discusses how to navigate holiday stress | Tips for a calmer holiday season with Ed - 15:45 
 Break
7:35 - Guests Melissa Hall and Ralph Owen from Fields of Hope Organization - combatting human trafficking with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman. Eye opening segment about the ever present and growing problem here in the Queen City - 23:30

Carolina Focus

Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Dec 8, 2024

7:02 - Guest: Chris Swecker (Former FBI Special Agent) - discusses the psychology of Luigi Mangione and the intense investigation

 surrounding this high-profile murder with Bo and Beth - 9:507:12 - Press conference introducing Coach Tim Albin as the Charlotte 49ers fourth head coach in school history - 19:30
Break

7:35 - Guest Tommy Viola, VP of Communications of the Charlotte Knights.  Tommy with Sharon and Ed discusses the 5th Annual Light the Knights Festival, together with Truist, at Truist Field. Enjoy ice skating, snow tubing, shopping, holiday treats, tens of thousands of lights, decor, and more. It's everything you need for a fun-filled family day.  Tommy shares what it takes to plan and execute this growing event. And how Truist Field is becoming a year-round destination for fun and family - 23:15

7:02 - Guest:&nbsp;Chris Swecker (Former FBI Special Agent) - discusses the psychology of Luigi Mangione and the intense investigation
&nbsp;surrounding this high-profile murder with Bo and Beth - 9:507:12 - Press conference introducing&nbsp;Coach Tim Albin&nbsp;as the Charlotte 49ers fourth head coach in school history - 19:30 Break
7:35 - Guest Tommy Viola, VP of Communications of the Charlotte Knights.&nbsp; Tommy with Sharon and Ed discusses the 5th Annual Light the Knights Festival, together with Truist, at Truist Field. Enjoy ice skating, snow tubing, shopping, holiday treats, tens of thousands of lights, decor, and more. It's everything you need for a fun-filled family day.&nbsp; Tommy shares what it takes to plan and execute this growing event. And how Truist Field is becoming a year-round destination for fun and family - 23:15

Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Dec 15, 2024

7:02 - Cass Santandare,  with Explore Asheville. Discussing the continued recovery in the Asheville area and what business have reopened and what events and celebrations are going on for the holidays with Sharon - 23:14

7:25 - CA Focus Tribute to the retirement of our Chief Engineer Ron Tollison - a segment of Good Morning BT's interview with Ron, earlier in the week - 6:20


Break

7:35 - Guest in Studio with Sharon and Ed, Molly Kenny, Marketing Manager with Charlotte City Partners discusses the Uptown Market and all the many activities in Upton Charlotte this Holiday Season - 23:15

7:02 - Cass Santandare,  with Explore Asheville. Discussing the continued recovery in the Asheville area and what business have reopened and what events and celebrations are going on for the holidays with Sharon - 23:14
7:25 - CA Focus Tribute to the retirement of our Chief Engineer Ron Tollison - a segment of Good Morning BT's interview with Ron, earlier in the week - 6:20
 Break
7:35 - Guest in Studio with Sharon and Ed, Molly Kenny, Marketing Manager with Charlotte City Partners discusses the Uptown Market and all the many activities in Upton Charlotte this Holiday Season - 23:15

 Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Dec 1, 2024

7:02 - Guest: Robert Krumbine, Director of the Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade,  It returns to light up the night on Tryon Street once again this year.  The parade will step off on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30pm and will air live on WCCB starting at 6:00pm. The 2024 parade will continue this tradition and kick off the holiday season in style. Robert shares the details w/Ed 16:42

7:19 - Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Bluesky Gaining Traction?, and A.I. strikes again with Bo and Beth on Good Morning BT - 11:05

Break

7:35 - Jonathan Coleman, Senior Director of Communications for Charlotte Motor Speedway. Talking about the 15th anniversary of Speedway Christmas, which runs 11/22-1/5 with Sharon - 19:00

7:55 - Pediatric Walking Pneumonia Cases on the Rise: What You Need to Know– With pediatric walking pneumonia cases increasing across the nation, it is critical to understand symptoms and take preventative measures to help stop the spread of this dangerous infection. Dr. Amina Ahmed, medical director of pediatric infectious disease and immunology at Atrium Health Levine Children’s, discusses this illness - 4:55.

7:02 - Guest: Robert Krumbine, Director of the Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade,  It returns to light up the night on Tryon Street once again this year.  The parade will step off on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30pm and will air live on WCCB starting at 6:00pm. The 2024 parade will continue this tradition and kick off the holiday season in style. Robert shares the details w/Ed 16:42
7:19 - Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Bluesky Gaining Traction?, and A.I. strikes again with Bo and Beth on Good Morning BT - 11:05
Break
7:35 - Jonathan Coleman, Senior Director of Communications for Charlotte Motor Speedway. Talking about the 15th anniversary of Speedway Christmas, which runs 11/22-1/5 with Sharon - 19:00
7:55 - Pediatric Walking Pneumonia Cases on the Rise: What You Need to Know– With pediatric walking pneumonia cases increasing across the nation, it is critical to understand symptoms and take preventative measures to help stop the spread of this dangerous infection. Dr. Amina Ahmed, medical director of pediatric infectious disease and immunology at Atrium Health Levine Children’s, discusses this illness - 4:55.

Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Dec 8, 2024

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