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 2026...and beyond

 Continue with 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 2026...and beyond

Brett discusses how to validate your New Year's Resolutions & continues to talk about the current state of Iran, Also Brett discusses changes coming to Airline Travel

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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. &nbsp;They talk Theresa's path to a career in Cyber Security. &nbsp;She shares her (thankfully) wrong predictions for 2025 and covers her predictions for 2026...and beyond
&nbsp;Continue with Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - from segments on Good Morning BT with Bo and Beth. &nbsp;They talk Theresa's path to a career in Cyber Security. &nbsp;She shares her (thankfully) wrong predictions for 2025 and covers her predictions for 2026...and beyond
Brett discusses how to validate your New Year's Resolutions &amp; continues to talk about the current state of Iran, Also Brett discusses changes coming to Airline Travel
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Carolina Focus

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday January 4, 2026

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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, Vice President and Assistant General Manager for the Charlotte Knights. Discussing the upcoming New Year's Eve at the Ballpark and the ongoing Light the Knights Festival with Sharon



Sharon offers her insights to the huge Carolina Panther contest with Tampa Bay later today



Jimmy Curry - Manager of the Whistling Duck, a new restaurant on the rebuilt Surfside Pier - Surfside Beach, SC.  Shares the unique concept, the menu choices and the excitement of his new business venture w/Ed



John Gillette, ex-professional Barfoot water skier, talking the challenging sport and highlighting these years – famous 48th annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge will once again be held at Lake Norman Marina, starting a noon with Ed.  Lake Norman Marina is located at 6965 North Carolina 150 East, Sherrill’s Ford, NC.



Based out of Tega Cay, SC, the Carolina Show Ski Team organizes the event, and their mission is to promote water skiing and water safety.  Admission to the tournament is free, and concessions will be available on site. More information can be found on the: https://www.facebook.com/Newyearsdaybarefoot



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On this Sunday Dec 21, 2025 Episode of &nbsp;CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
&nbsp;Dr. Amina Ahmed,&nbsp;medical director of pediatric infectious disease and immunology at Atrium Health Levine Children.&nbsp; She&nbsp;offers practical advice for avoiding germs&nbsp;and strengthening your immune system to help keep individuals,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and communities safer through the holidays and this sick season
 
&nbsp;Grace Harper, Vice President and Assistant General Manager for the Charlotte Knights. Discussing the upcoming New Year's Eve at the Ballpark and the ongoing Light the Knights Festival with Sharon
 
Sharon offers her insights to the huge Carolina Panther contest with Tampa Bay later today
 
Jimmy Curry&nbsp;- Manager of the Whistling Duck, a new restaurant on the rebuilt Surfside Pier - Surfside Beach, SC.&nbsp; Shares the unique concept, the menu choices and the excitement of his new business venture w/Ed
 
John Gillette, ex-professional Barfoot water skier, talking the challenging sport and highlighting these years&nbsp;&ndash; famous 48th&nbsp;annual Lake Norman New Year&rsquo;s Day Barefoot Challenge will once again be held at Lake Norman Marina, starting a noon with Ed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.lakenormanmarina.com/__;!!LcufUzPfjw!D2Q-1abBxV5_F4gXHv-uOfwt26Ta93AtdMA5CbteRi2rdLHfx_ups0kFi-sCQO_mu9NW7WUd_pKmB_29BBaCp3c$">Lake Norman Marina</a>&nbsp;is located at 6965 North Carolina 150 East, Sherrill&rsquo;s Ford, NC.
 
Based out of Tega Cay, SC, the&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.carolinashowski.org/__;!!LcufUzPfjw!D2Q-1abBxV5_F4gXHv-uOfwt26Ta93AtdMA5CbteRi2rdLHfx_ups0kFi-sCQO_mu9NW7WUd_pKmB_29qoWtfOM$">Carolina Show Ski Team</a>&nbsp;organizes the event, and their mission is to promote water skiing and water safety.&nbsp; Admission to the tournament is free, and concessions will be available on site. More information can be found on the:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/Newyearsdaybarefoot__;!!LcufUzPfjw!D2Q-1abBxV5_F4gXHv-uOfwt26Ta93AtdMA5CbteRi2rdLHfx_ups0kFi-sCQO_mu9NW7WUd_pKmB_29X6AHzuw$">https://www.facebook.com/Newyearsdaybarefoo</a>t
 
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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Dec 21, 2025 Part 1

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Dec 21, 2025 Part 2

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On this Sun Dec 14, 2025episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick.



Choice Segment from the past week - WBT's Bo Thompson, Beth Troutman, Radio One Market Manager Marsha Landess, WBT Program Director Mike Schaefer, and WBT Sports Director Jim Szoke make the official announcement that as of December 11, WBT will begin airing on the 100,000 watt signal at 107.9 FM. In addition, several other changes will take place within the Radio One Charlotte family of stations.  Details and rationale discussed



Guest - Dr. Chris Gilmore - a leading pain physician at Queen City Clinical Research, is helping lead a national study testing a new kind of migraine treatment: a small implant placed under the skin of the scalp that gently stimulates nerves linked to migraine pain. It’s discreet, drug-free, and works around the clock.  This is part of a major clinical trial focused on chronic migraine, the most severe form of the condition, where people live with 15 or more headache days every month. It affects more than 3 million Americans, and many spend years trying medications, injections, and other treatments that just don’t work - with Ed



Ed shares the press release - Stay safe this sick season: Ways you can help prevent the spread of illness  from Atrium Health



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On this Sun Dec 14, 2025episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick.
 
Choice Segment from the past week - WBT's Bo Thompson, Beth Troutman, Radio One Market Manager Marsha Landess, WBT Program Director Mike Schaefer, and WBT Sports Director Jim Szoke make the official announcement that as of December 11, WBT will begin airing on the 100,000 watt signal at 107.9 FM. In addition, several other changes will take place within the Radio One Charlotte family of stations.&nbsp; Details and rationale discussed
 
Guest -&nbsp;Dr. Chris Gilmore&nbsp;- a leading pain physician at Queen City Clinical Research, is helping lead a national study testing a new kind of migraine treatment: a small implant placed under the skin of the scalp that gently stimulates nerves linked to migraine pain. It&rsquo;s discreet, drug-free, and works around the clock.&nbsp; This is part of a major clinical trial focused on chronic migraine, the most severe form of the condition, where people live with 15 or more headache days every month. It affects more than 3 million Americans, and many spend years trying medications, injections, and other treatments that just don&rsquo;t work - with Ed
 
Ed shares the press release - Stay safe this sick season: Ways you can help prevent the&nbsp;spread of illness&nbsp; from&nbsp;Atrium Health
 
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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick  12-14-25 part 2

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday January 4, 2026

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