On this Sunday April 12, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Press Conference with the new Head Coach of the UNC Tarheel Basketball Team - Mike Malone - 30:00



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      Guest Rick Harz - Car Service Driver for Snowbird Car Service - 609-374-0154.  Rick shares his "hobby job, driving different vehicles from different Florida locations to the northeast.  Stories from the road w/Ed 



        Guest Mark Steber is Jackson Hewitt’s Chief Tax Officer, responsible for key initiatives that support overall tax service delivery and quality assurance. Mark also serves as a Jackson Hewitt liaison with the Internal Revenue Service, states and other                 government authorities. With more than 35 years of tax experience and deep knowledge of the federal and state tax codes, Mark offers tip as we head to Tax Day w/ Ed

On this Sunday April 12, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and&nbsp;Ed&nbsp;Billick
 
Press Conference with the new Head Coach of the UNC Tarheel Basketball Team -&nbsp;Mike Malone&nbsp;- 30:00
 
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&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Guest&nbsp;Rick Harz -&nbsp;Car Service Driver for&nbsp;Snowbird Car Service&nbsp;- 609-374-0154.&nbsp; Rick shares his "hobby job, driving different vehicles from different Florida locations to the northeast.&nbsp; Stories from the road w/Ed&nbsp;
 
&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp; Guest&nbsp;Mark Steber&nbsp;is Jackson Hewitt&rsquo;s Chief Tax Officer, responsible for key initiatives that support overall tax service delivery and quality assurance. Mark also serves as a Jackson Hewitt liaison with the Internal Revenue Service,&nbsp;states&nbsp;and other &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;government authorities. With more than 35 years of tax experience and deep knowledge of the federal and state tax codes, Mark offers tip as we head to Tax Day w/&nbsp;Ed

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday April 12, 2026 Part 1

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday April 12, 2026 Part 2

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On this Sunday April 5, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Encore for this Easter Sunday - Part One Profiles in Broadcasting - WFNZ's Chris McClain 30+years of broadcasting - from his early childhood through all of life's career opportunities.  "Mac" tells his broadcasting story, 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.



        



  Mike Gminski, former professional basketball player and a college basketball TV analyst for the ACC Network and CBS Sports joins David Chadwick, talking college basketball, the future of the game and his pick for UNC Basketball Coach



        Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Potential Iranian hackers | Oracle announces massive layoffs with Good Morning BT



      Part of the introductory press conference with Carolina Panthers new center Luke Fortner 

On this Sunday April 5, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Encore for this Easter Sunday - Part One&nbsp;Profiles in Broadcasting&nbsp;-&nbsp;WFNZ's Chris McClain&nbsp;30+years of broadcasting - from his early childhood through all of life's career opportunities.&nbsp; "Mac" tells his broadcasting story, funny and&nbsp;entertaining!.&nbsp; He &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;shares the ways he learned about his trade and the many, many roles in his broadcast journey - w/Sharon and Ed.
 
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&ensp;&ensp;Mike Gminski, former professional basketball player and a college basketball TV analyst for the ACC Network and CBS Sports&nbsp;joins David Chadwick, talking college basketball, the future of the game and his pick for UNC Basketball Coach
 
&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Theresa Payton&nbsp;(Cyber Security Expert) - Potential Iranian hackers | Oracle announces massive layoffs with Good Morning BT
 
&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp; Part of the introductory press conference with Carolina Panthers new center&nbsp;Luke Fortner&nbsp;

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Apr 5, 2026 Part 2

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On this Sunday April 5, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Encore for this Easter Sunday - Part One Profiles in Broadcasting - WFNZ's Chris McClain 30+years of broadcasting - from his early childhood through all of life's career opportunities.  "Mac" tells his broadcasting story, 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.



        



  Mike Gminski, former professional basketball player and a college basketball TV analyst for the ACC Network and CBS Sports joins David Chadwick, talking college basketball, the future of the game and his pick for UNC Basketball Coach





Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Potential Iranian hackers | Oracle announces massive layoffs with Good Morning BT



      Part of the introductory press conference with Carolina Panthers new center Luke Fortner 

On this Sunday April 5, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Encore for this Easter Sunday - Part One&nbsp;Profiles in Broadcasting&nbsp;-&nbsp;WFNZ's Chris McClain&nbsp;30+years of broadcasting - from his early childhood through all of life's career opportunities.&nbsp; "Mac" tells his broadcasting story, funny and&nbsp;entertaining!.&nbsp; He &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;shares the ways he learned about his trade and the many, many roles in his broadcast journey - w/Sharon and Ed.
 
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&ensp;&ensp;Mike Gminski, former professional basketball player and a college basketball TV analyst for the ACC Network and CBS Sports&nbsp;joins David Chadwick, talking college basketball, the future of the game and his pick for UNC Basketball Coach
 

Theresa Payton&nbsp;(Cyber Security Expert) - Potential Iranian hackers | Oracle announces massive layoffs with Good Morning BT
 
&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp; Part of the introductory press conference with Carolina Panthers new center&nbsp;Luke Fortner&nbsp;

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Apr 5, 2026 Part 1

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Guest -Kory Pennington - ROB Foundation in Studio w/Sharon and Ed.  Our Vision - We are here to support students who have endured the loss of a parent by providing financial means for them to achieve their academic and skill-building goals. Even though they have lost a loved one, we are determined to help them keep their dreams alive -



https://robfoundation.org



   Encore from Coach Matt Doherty - Hubert Davis out as tar Heels HC, his perspectives, reasons and the changing landscape of college basketball w/Good Morning BT



  Encore from Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Meta found liable in NM case | A.I. outperforming humans during March Madness | SORA deal with Disney is no more w/Good Morning BT



Promo/Tease for the David Chadwick Show.

Guest -Kory Pennington&nbsp;- ROB Foundation in Studio w/Sharon and Ed.&nbsp; Our Vision - We are here to support students who have endured the loss of a parent by providing financial means for them to achieve their academic and skill-building goals. Even though they have lost a loved one, we are determined to help them keep their dreams alive -
 
<a href="https://robfoundation.org">https://robfoundation.org</a>
 
&ensp;&ensp; Encore from&nbsp;Coach Matt Doherty&nbsp;- Hubert Davis out as tar Heels HC, his perspectives, reasons and the changing landscape of college basketball w/Good Morning BT
 
&ensp; Encore from&nbsp;Theresa Payton&nbsp;(Cyber Security Expert) - Meta found liable in NM case | A.I. outperforming humans during March Madness | SORA deal with Disney is no more w/Good Morning BT
 
Promo/Tease for the David Chadwick Show.

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Mar 29, 2026 Part 2

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On this Sunday Mar 22, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Guest -James C. Hobley, MD, MSc, FACG, from American College of Gastroenterology Trustee. He discusses these study findings with Colin Cancer, the importance of CRC screening, and what people can do to reduce their risk.  March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month...with Ed -



Guest - Toby Edwards, Executive Director of the Carolina Cup. Discussing the annual steeplechase event taking place in Camden, SC, and the history of the event - with Sharon



The Charlotte Hornets honor Dell Curry, a banner raising celebration.  The first Hornet to receive such an honor

On this Sunday Mar 22, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Guest -James C. Hobley, MD, MSc, FACG, from American College of Gastroenterology Trustee. He discusses&nbsp;these study findings with Colin Cancer, the importance of CRC screening, and what people can do to reduce their risk.&nbsp; March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month...with Ed -
 
Guest - Toby Edwards, Executive Director of the Carolina Cup. Discussing the annual steeplechase event taking place in Camden, SC, and the history of the event - with Sharon
 
The Charlotte Hornets honor Dell Curry, a banner raising celebration.&nbsp; The first Hornet to receive such an honor

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Mar 22, 2026 Part 2

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On this Sunday Mar 22, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Guest -James C. Hobley, MD, MSc, FACG, from American College of Gastroenterology Trustee. He discusses these study findings with Colin Cancer, the importance of CRC screening, and what people can do to reduce their risk.  March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month...with Ed -



Guest - Toby Edwards, Executive Director of the Carolina Cup. Discussing the annual steeplechase event taking place in Camden, SC, and the history of the event - with Sharon



The Charlotte Hornets honor Dell Curry, a banner raising celebration.  The first Hornet to receive such an honor







 



 

On this Sunday Mar 22, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Guest -James C. Hobley, MD, MSc, FACG, from American College of Gastroenterology Trustee. He discusses&nbsp;these study findings with Colin Cancer, the importance of CRC screening, and what people can do to reduce their risk.&nbsp; March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month...with Ed -
 
Guest - Toby Edwards, Executive Director of the Carolina Cup. Discussing the annual steeplechase event taking place in Camden, SC, and the history of the event - with Sharon
 
The Charlotte Hornets honor Dell Curry, a banner raising celebration.&nbsp; The first Hornet to receive such an honor


 
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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Mar 22, 2026 Part 1

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On this Sunday Mar 15, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Guest in Studio -Adam Sperling, the Championship's Executive Director of the Truist Championship with Sharon and Ed.  This year’s PGA TOUR’s Signature Event returning to Quail Hollow Club May 2026. In his role, he leads the overall strategy and execution for one of the TOUR’s premier events, his experience building on decades of experience delivering world-class golf tournaments and community focused. Great discussion with Adam



Guest Sasha Poparic, a real estate expert and founder of the international real estate platform Immobilium. Discussing the 2026 housing market trends and what to expect this year in real estate, both locally and globally with Sharon



Axios Article: Behind the Big Lie - America is "Broken" - Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman read the article and discuss



 

On this Sunday Mar 15, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Guest in Studio -Adam Sperling,&nbsp;the Championship's Executive Director of the Truist Championship&nbsp;with Sharon and Ed.&nbsp; This year&rsquo;s PGA TOUR&rsquo;s Signature Event returning to Quail Hollow Club May 2026. In his role, he leads the overall strategy and execution for one of the TOUR&rsquo;s premier events, his experience building on decades of experience delivering world-class golf tournaments and community focused. Great discussion with Adam
 
Guest&nbsp;Sasha Poparic,&nbsp;a real estate expert and founder of the international real estate platform Immobilium. Discussing the 2026 housing market trends and what to expect this year in real estate, both locally and globally with Sharon
 
Axios Article: Behind the Big Lie - America is "Broken" - Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman read the article and discuss
 
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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Mar 15, 2026 Part 2

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Mar 15, 2026 Part 1

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Guest in Studio - Susan Evren with the Go Jen Go Foundation with Sharon and Ed.  The history, who was Jen and the purpose of this charitable foundation



 



7:35 - Continue with Susan Evren with the Go Jen Go Foundation with Sharon and Ed



7:50 - Guest Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN, President of the American Society of Nephrology.  An estimated 37 million Americans have kidney diseases, yet as many as 9 in 10 people do not know they have it. When left untreated, kidney diseases can cause irreversible kidney damage and kidney failure (more than 800,000 people in the U.S. have kidney failure) leading to dialysis or the need for a kidney transplant. Great insights w/ Ed



Listen here for more !!!

Guest in Studio -&nbsp;Susan Evren with the&nbsp;Go Jen Go&nbsp;Foundation with Sharon and Ed.&nbsp; The history, who was Jen and the purpose of this charitable foundation
 
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7:35 - Continue with&nbsp;Susan Evren with the&nbsp;Go Jen Go&nbsp;Foundation with Sharon and Ed
 
7:50 - Guest&nbsp;Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN, President of the American Society of Nephrology.&nbsp;&nbsp;An estimated 37 million Americans have&nbsp;kidney&nbsp;diseases, yet as many as 9 in 10 people do not know they have it. When left untreated,&nbsp;kidney&nbsp;diseases can cause irreversible&nbsp;kidney&nbsp;damage and&nbsp;kidney&nbsp;failure (more than 800,000 people in the U.S. have&nbsp;kidney&nbsp;failure) leading to dialysis or the need for a&nbsp;kidney&nbsp;transplant. Great insights w/ Ed
 
Listen here for more !!!

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Mar 8, 2026 Part 2

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