 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!

&nbsp;On this Sunday Oct 4, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For people living with vision loss, a smartphone or computer can be a gateway to independence &mdash; or a source of frustration. A program offered at Lions Services in east Charlotte.&nbsp; 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&rsquo;s chief basketball decision maker while also being responsible for leading the team&rsquo;s day-to-day basketball operations and head Coach Charles Lee discussing the upcoming season!&nbsp; The Hornets will kick off the pre-season this Tuesday, Oct 6th vs the Brooklyn Nets!

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick-Sunday Oct 4, 2026 Part 1

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick-Sunday Oct 4, 2026 Part 2

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On this Sunday Sept 27, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Fans for the Cure host Ed Randall on his podcast, interviews Ozzie Smith who takes us on his post-MLB journey, which has included a prostate cancer diagnosis and forty-five radiation treatments that returned him to his Board position at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, and his role as a prostate cancer advocate. He talks the importance of delivering the message of PSA testing and early detection - 9:19



Guest: James C. Hobley, MD, MSc, FACG, and American College of Gastroenterology Trustee. He discusses the importance of CRC screening, and what people can do to reduce their risk for colon cancer -   



  In Studio, John Tosco, Executive Director, John@ToscoMusic.org.  His nonprofit's 7th Festival is aimed at helping the community come together and share their own creativity inspired by the spirit of the 60s and the music of the Beatles. Their timeless music and global popularity are a wonderful bridge that helps generations and cultures come together!  John discusses with Sharon and Ed, FabFest , two days of Beatles fun – a ticketed concert on Friday night October 2 and FabFest Daytime on Saturday October 3 - FREE with live music on two stages, a Beatles Art Contest and Cover Song Contest, both with cash prizes.



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On this Sunday Sept 27, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Fans for the Cure host Ed Randall on his podcast, interviews Ozzie Smith who takes&nbsp;us on&nbsp;his post-MLB journey, which has included a prostate cancer diagnosis and forty-five radiation treatments that returned him to his Board position at the Hall of Fame&nbsp;in Cooperstown, and&nbsp;his role&nbsp;as a prostate cancer advocate. He talks the importance of delivering the message of PSA testing and early detection - 9:19
 
Guest: James C. Hobley, MD, MSc, FACG, and American College of Gastroenterology Trustee. He discusses the importance of CRC screening, and what people can do to reduce their risk for colon cancer -&nbsp; &nbsp;
 
&nbsp; In Studio, John Tosco, Executive Director, <a href="mailto:John@ToscoMusic.org">John@ToscoMusic.org</a>.&nbsp; His nonprofit's 7th Festival is aimed at helping the community come together and share their own creativity inspired by the spirit of the 60s and the music of the Beatles. Their timeless music and global popularity are a wonderful bridge that helps generations and cultures come together!&nbsp; John discusses with Sharon and Ed, FabFest , two days of Beatles fun &ndash; a ticketed concert on Friday night October 2 and FabFest Daytime on Saturday October 3&nbsp;- FREE with live music on two stages, a <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Ffabfestcharlotte.org%2Fbeatles-art-contest%2F__%3B!!LcufUzPfjw!B9eax2Wlb_VMcUo5w9lOLROk7gBw64WxJ1DubI86C7rrYcKCcL12glFDhZrYhEiH3wewhmtUXbUrTmf9%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clhines%40radio-one.com%7C3500b1a102bd4d19009d08df1a2ea4cf%7C6941a1465ef94278882f85efea53658c%7C0%7C0%7C639258459770974227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iUru2sRA8gKyv4cdNiy88j2Eh%2BrqLM%2BMGZGFRYYwNzo%3D&amp;reserved=0">Beatles Art Contest</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Ffabfestcharlotte.org%2Fbeatles-cover-contest%2F__%3B!!LcufUzPfjw!B9eax2Wlb_VMcUo5w9lOLROk7gBw64WxJ1DubI86C7rrYcKCcL12glFDhZrYhEiH3wewhmtUXWWC-Y2d%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clhines%40radio-one.com%7C3500b1a102bd4d19009d08df1a2ea4cf%7C6941a1465ef94278882f85efea53658c%7C0%7C0%7C639258459771003556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sOAL5PzoWySpCY7lpLgjyNTdjRlrO6xsYlGuFmllMCM%3D&amp;reserved=0">Cover Song Contest</a>, both with cash prizes.
 
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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Sept 27, 2026 Part 2

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Sept 27, 2026 Part 1

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On this Sunday Sept 20, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



 Profiles in Broadcasting - WFNZ's Travis Hancock "T-Bone" - from his early childhood through all of life's career opportunities.  "Bone" tells his broadcasting story, where the name T-Bone originated, funny and entertaining!.  He shares the ways he learned about his trade and the many, many roles in his broadcast journey - w/Sharon and Ed. 

On this Sunday Sept 20, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
&nbsp;Profiles in Broadcasting&nbsp;- WFNZ's Travis Hancock "T-Bone"&nbsp;- from his early childhood through all of life's career opportunities.&nbsp; "Bone" tells his broadcasting story, where the name T-Bone originated, funny and entertaining!.&nbsp; He shares the ways he learned about his trade and the many, many roles in his broadcast journey - w/Sharon and Ed.&nbsp;

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Sept 20, 2026 Part 1

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Sept 20, 2026 Part 2

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Senior Games - Guests Trena K Palmer, Recreation Supervisor Park and Recreation | Revolution Park Sports Academy Mecklenburg County, Carlos Glender, participant for many years and Lucinda Rushing a 12-year participant share their stories with this outstanding and fun competitions. The games are for seniors aged 50 or better and are held annually at the county and state levels.  The national games are held in the odd years (2027, 2029, etc.).  Top three finishers at the county and state levels qualify for the next level.  The Mecklenburg games were held this past May. The North Carolina State Games will be held this September.  Top finishers here move on to the National Senior Games to be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 30 to July 11, 2027 with Ed

Senior Games - Guests&nbsp;Trena K Palmer, Recreation Supervisor Park and Recreation&nbsp;| Revolution Park Sports Academy Mecklenburg County, Carlos Glender, participant for many years and Lucinda Rushing a 12-year participant share their stories with this outstanding and fun competitions. The games are for seniors aged 50 or better and are held annually at the county and state levels.&nbsp; The national games are held in the odd years (2027, 2029, etc.).&nbsp; Top three finishers at the county and state levels qualify for the next level.&nbsp; The Mecklenburg games were held this past May. The North Carolina State Games will be held this September.&nbsp; Top finishers here move on to the National Senior Games to be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 30 to July 11, 2027 with Ed

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Sunday Sept 6, 2026 Part 2

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Dan Morgan, president of football operations and general manager for the Carolina Panthers.  His season kickoff press conference

Dr. Jimmy Hwang, oncologist, Atrium Health Levine Cancer. For decades, pancreatic cancer has been one of the toughest cancers to treat because of a common mutation that has been difficult for doctors to target. Last week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new once-a-day pill that is designed to go after that cancer mutation. It is an important step forward for one of the nation’s deadliest cancers: This pill called "draznasib" (SP) may help slow cancer growth and what it could mean for patients and families facing pancreatic cancer

Dan Morgan, president of football operations and general manager for the Carolina Panthers.&nbsp; His season kickoff press conference
<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Fatriumhealth.org%2Fprovider-profile%2Fjimmy-hwang-1487653911%3Fpatient_type%3Dnew_patient__%3B!!LcufUzPfjw!Ce6vtAwS0DyNYh9feEhbzpOdfxlGZl7yqfxGbk84_z15U8rwLAcwfgF8cQO65_7szqbUg_5e77jgq2OsCQ%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteve.anthony%40radio-one.com%7C8c2df1998ebc45b7b01e08df15951414%7C6941a1465ef94278882f85efea53658c%7C0%7C0%7C639253402205132010%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=upwUPB1PeAY7KRSt8X%2BHAaKbiS3freuEha6iULczrYY%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">Dr. Jimmy Hwang</a>, oncologist, Atrium Health Levine Cancer. For decades, pancreatic cancer has been one of the toughest cancers to treat because of a common mutation that has been difficult for doctors to target. Last week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new once-a-day pill that is designed to go after that cancer mutation. It is an important step forward for one of the nation&rsquo;s deadliest cancers: This pill called "draznasib" (SP) may help slow cancer growth and what it could mean for patients and families facing pancreatic cancer

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Sunday Sept 6, 2026 Part 1

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On this Sunday Sept 13, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Guest: Robyn Pfaffman, a veteran American broadcast journalist who spent more than two decades covering crime, terrorism, politics and major breaking-news events in radio and television.  She was physically present at both the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the September 11, 2001, attacks and reported extensively on both. Her 9/11 book, Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11, 2001.  It was published in 2002 and is a collection of first-person accounts by journalists who covered the attacks and their aftermath. Robyn Pfaffman was one of the editors/contributors.  On the CA Focus hot-line with Sharon and Ed, as she shares her on-site experience/emotions on tragic day of Sept 11, 2001



 Robyn Pfaffman, a veteran American broadcast journalist

On this Sunday Sept 13, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Guest:&nbsp;Robyn Pfaffman,&nbsp;a veteran American broadcast journalist who spent more than two decades covering&nbsp;crime, terrorism, politics and major breaking-news events&nbsp;in radio and television.&nbsp; She was&nbsp;physically present at both the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the September 11, 2001, attacks&nbsp;and reported extensively on both. Her 9/11 book,&nbsp;Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11, 2001.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was published in&nbsp;2002&nbsp;and is a collection of first-person accounts by journalists who covered the attacks and their aftermath. Robyn Pfaffman was one of the editors/contributors.&nbsp; On the CA Focus hot-line with Sharon and Ed, as she shares her on-site experience/emotions on tragic day of Sept 11, 2001
 
&nbsp;Robyn Pfaffman,&nbsp;a veteran American broadcast journalist

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Sunday Sept 13, 2026 Part 2

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick Sunday Sept 13, 2026 Part 1

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