On this Sunday June 21, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Guests In Studio: Steve Jegier, former banking executive who is heaviy involved in Scouting America both locall and nationally and Mark Turner, the Scout Exec/CEO for Mecklenburg County w/ Ed, discussing Scouting America - today's Boys Scouts that now include girls,  What changes/enhancements in the past 20 years and the successes and benefits for those who decide that scouting is for them.



Continue with Steve Jegier, and Mark Turner from Scouting America



Dr. Amar Doshi, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist with Atrium Health’s Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses coronary artery disease and heart failure, including risk factors and prevention

On this Sunday June 21, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Guests In Studio:&nbsp;Steve Jegier,&nbsp;former banking executive who is heaviy involved in Scouting America both locall and nationally and&nbsp;Mark Turner, the Scout Exec/CEO for Mecklenburg County w/&nbsp;Ed, discussing Scouting America - today's Boys Scouts that now include girls,&nbsp; What changes/enhancements in the past 20 years and the successes and benefits for those who decide that scouting is for them.
 
Continue with&nbsp;Steve Jegier,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mark Turner&nbsp;from Scouting America
 
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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday June 21, 2026 part 1

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday June 21, 2026 Part 2

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On this Sunday June 14, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

 Guest: Patricia Beckas, with Workforce Development at Atrium Health.  Discussing partnership between Atrium and CMS that allows eligible high school students to explore careers in healthcare, in Studio w/ Sharon and Ed 

Carolina Journal News Hour's Nick Craig - Statewide News Update - NC House sends property tax reappraisal delay to Stein’s desk - 2:30Break7:35a - PGA Master Professional and former PGA of America President Suzy Whaley discusses what's driving golf's youth boom, the life skills kids can gain from the game, and how families can access affordable opportunities to get started.  She also shares practical advice for parents interested in introducing their children to golf this summer - w/Ed

and  Carolina Outdoors's Bill Bartee interviews Brett Baronak from the Carolina Thread Trail, and activities and locations for folks to visit

 

On this Sunday June 14, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
&nbsp;Guest:&nbsp;Patricia Beckas, with Workforce Development at Atrium Health.&nbsp; Discussing partnership between Atrium and CMS that allows eligible high school students to explore careers in healthcare, in Studio w/ Sharon and Ed&nbsp;
Carolina Journal News Hour's Nick Craig&nbsp;- Statewide News Update - NC House sends property tax reappraisal delay to Stein&rsquo;s desk - 2:30Break7:35a -&nbsp;PGA Master Professional and former PGA of America President&nbsp;Suzy Whaley&nbsp;discusses what's driving golf's youth boom, the life skills kids can gain from the game, and how families can access affordable opportunities to get started.&nbsp; She also shares practical advice for parents interested in introducing their children to golf this summer - w/Ed
and&nbsp; Carolina Outdoors's Bill Bartee interviews Brett Baronak from the Carolina Thread Trail, and activities and locations for folks to visit
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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday June 14, 2026 Part 1

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On this Sunday June 14, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick

 Guest: Patricia Beckas, with Workforce Development at Atrium Health.  Discussing partnership between Atrium and CMS that allows eligible high school students to explore careers in healthcare, in Studio w/ Sharon and Ed 

Carolina Journal News Hour's Nick Craig - Statewide News Update - NC House sends property tax reappraisal delay to Stein’s desk - 2:30Break7:35a - PGA Master Professional and former PGA of America President Suzy Whaley discusses what's driving golf's youth boom, the life skills kids can gain from the game, and how families can access affordable opportunities to get started.  She also shares practical advice for parents interested in introducing their children to golf this summer - w/Ed

and  Carolina Outdoors's Bill Bartee interviews Brett Baronak from the Carolina Thread Trail, and activities and locations for folks to visit

On this Sunday June 14, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
&nbsp;Guest:&nbsp;Patricia Beckas, with Workforce Development at Atrium Health.&nbsp; Discussing partnership between Atrium and CMS that allows eligible high school students to explore careers in healthcare, in Studio w/ Sharon and Ed&nbsp;
Carolina Journal News Hour's Nick Craig&nbsp;- Statewide News Update - NC House sends property tax reappraisal delay to Stein&rsquo;s desk - 2:30Break7:35a -&nbsp;PGA Master Professional and former PGA of America President&nbsp;Suzy Whaley&nbsp;discusses what's driving golf's youth boom, the life skills kids can gain from the game, and how families can access affordable opportunities to get started.&nbsp; She also shares practical advice for parents interested in introducing their children to golf this summer - w/Ed
and&nbsp; Carolina Outdoors's Bill Bartee interviews Brett Baronak from the Carolina Thread Trail, and activities and locations for folks to visit

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday June 14, 2026 Part 2

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On this Sunday June 7, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Guest:Interview with Mark Lach, creative producer of "Titanic: The Exhibition." This is an immersive, interactive exhibit going on right now through Labor Day at the Park Expo.  In studio with sharon and Ed



Continue with Mark Lach, creative producer of "Titanic: The Exhibition.



Katie Zehnder from Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss a NC Senate bill focused on social media regulation and artificial intelligence safety



Bo and Beth from GMBT discuss the new concert venue coming to Charlotte's South End in 2027



Listen here for more !!!

On this Sunday June 7, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Guest:Interview with&nbsp;Mark Lach, creative producer of "Titanic: The Exhibition."&nbsp;This is an immersive, interactive exhibit going on right now through Labor Day at the Park Expo.&nbsp; In studio with sharon and Ed
 
Continue with&nbsp;Mark Lach, creative producer of "Titanic: The Exhibition.
 
Katie Zehnder from Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss a NC Senate bill focused on social media regulation and artificial intelligence safety
 
Bo and Beth from GMBT discuss the new&nbsp;concert venue coming to Charlotte's South End in 2027
 
Listen here for more !!!

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday June 7, 2026 Part 2

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday June 7, 2026 Part 1

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On this  Sunday May 30,2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick 

Guest: Dr. Mona Amin, board certified practicing pediatrician and screen time expert Recent studies have shown that 84% of U.S. parents feel guilty about their kids’ screen time, up from 74% last year. Yet, contrary to popular belief, studies have also shown that online screen time for young children is not necessarily a bad thing. With summer approaching, parents everywhere will ask why summer is the best time to explore this issue, w/ Ed 
Dr. Jimmy Hwang, oncologist, Atrium Health Levine Cancer - New colorectal cancer screening guidelines expand options to save more lives.  Today the American Cancer Society released updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, highlighting a major shift in how patients can get screened. While screening still begins at age 45, the new guidance expands options beyond colonoscopy, including updated at-home stool tests and a new blood-based test — all aimed at increasing screening rates and catching cancer earlier
 From Good Morning BT - Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Charlotte holds public forum on Data Center moratorium - 9:207:56 - Ed and Sharon talk summer travel plans and of course the recent Panther OTA's 

On this&nbsp; Sunday May 30,2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick&nbsp;
Guest:&nbsp;Dr. Mona Amin, board certified practicing pediatrician and screen time expert Recent studies have shown that 84% of U.S. parents feel guilty about their kids&rsquo; screen time, up from 74% last year. Yet, contrary to popular belief, studies have also shown that online screen time for young children is not necessarily a bad thing. With summer approaching, parents everywhere will ask why summer is the best time to explore this issue, w/ Ed&nbsp;
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<li>&nbsp;From Good Morning BT -&nbsp;Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Charlotte holds public forum on Data Center moratorium - 9:207:56 - Ed and Sharon talk summer travel plans and of course the recent Panther OTA's&nbsp;</li>
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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday May 31, 2026 Part 1

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday May 31, 2026 Part 2

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On this Sunday May 24, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Guest: Rona Simmons an award-winning author of historical fiction and nonfiction, focusing on the Second World War, including The Other Veterans of World War II, A Gathering of Men, and No Average Day. Simmons is a volunteer with Stories Behind the Stars, a group dedicated to telling the stories of all 421,000 fallen American soldiers of World War II. She share her passion and th mission w/Sharon and Ed 



https://www.storiesbehindthestars.org

  https://ronasimmons.com/  

 



The entire Eric Church | 2026 Spring Commencement Address | UNC-Chapel Hill



Segment from  Good Morning BT - Guests: John Falkenbury, Ryan Pitts and Sal Giunta - Medal of Honor Center for Leadership. They reflect on the importance of Memorial Day and honoring those who sacrificed

On this Sunday May 24, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Guest:&nbsp;Rona Simmons&nbsp;an award-winning author of historical fiction and nonfiction, focusing on the Second World War, including&nbsp;The Other Veterans of World War II, A Gathering of Men, and&nbsp;No Average Day.&nbsp;Simmons is a volunteer with&nbsp;Stories Behind the Stars, a group dedicated to telling the stories of all 421,000 fallen American soldiers of World War II. She share her passion and th mission w/Sharon and Ed&nbsp;
 
<a href="https://www.storiesbehindthestars.org">https://www.storiesbehindthestars.org</a>
 https://ronasimmons.com/ 
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The entire&nbsp;Eric Church&nbsp;| 2026 Spring Commencement Address | UNC-Chapel Hill
 
Segment from&nbsp; Good Morning BT - Guests:&nbsp;John Falkenbury, Ryan Pitts and Sal Giunta&nbsp;- Medal of Honor Center for Leadership. They reflect on the importance of Memorial Day and honoring those who sacrificed

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday May 23, 2026 Part 1

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday May 23, 2026 Part 2

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