On this Sunday Oct 4, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

Guests in Studio- Dana Draa, Director of Outreach and Blind Services and an employee at Lions Services and Laurie Ledwell, who is visually impaired.  For people living with vision loss, a smartphone or computer can be a gateway to independence — or a source of frustration. A program offered at Lions Services in east Charlotte.  At Lions Services, a nonprofit manufacturer that employs people who are blind or visually impaired, participants in its Assistive Technology Instruction program learn how to use everyday technology. The program is led by Laurie Ledwell, who is visually impaired. Fantastic conversation with Sharon and Ed

Charlotte Hornets Kickoff Press Conference. Jeff Peterson, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. In this role, Peterson is the organization’s chief basketball decision maker while also being responsible for leading the team’s day-to-day basketball operations and head Coach Charles Lee discussing the upcoming season!  The Hornets will kick off the pre-season this Tuesday, Oct 6th vs the Brooklyn Nets!