On this Sunday Aug 23, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



 Captain Jess Hawkins, who is on the board of directors for NC Catch hand is the president and owner of Crystal Coast Ecotours.  Jess is a longtime marine biology and ecology instructor at NC State and Duke and worked for decades with the NC Marine Fisheries Commission. Discusses the work NC Catch does to promote the fishing industry in the state and educate people on eating local seafood w/Sharon



https://www.crystalcoastnc.org



Continue with Captain Jess Hawkins, who is on the board of directors for NC Catch hand is the president and owner of Crystal Coast Ecotours



Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - A.I. firing employees | A.I. Book eating update with Bo and Beth on Good Morning BT

On this Sunday Aug 23, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
&nbsp;Captain Jess Hawkins, who is on the board of directors for NC Catch hand is the president and owner of Crystal Coast Ecotours.&nbsp; Jess is a longtime marine biology and ecology instructor at NC State and Duke and worked for decades with the NC Marine Fisheries Commission. Discusses the work NC Catch does to promote the fishing industry in the state and educate people on eating local seafood w/Sharon
 
<a href="https://www.crystalcoastnc.org">https://www.crystalcoastnc.org</a>
 
Continue with Captain Jess Hawkins, who is on the board of directors for NC Catch hand is the president and owner of Crystal Coast Ecotours
 
Theresa Payton&nbsp;(Cyber Security Expert) - A.I. firing employees | A.I. Book eating update with Bo and Beth on Good Morning BT

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

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

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On this Sunday August 16, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Back in Studio Creative Producer Mark Lach, of the Titanic Exhibit.  He shares new stories concerning this highly successful Exhibit.  The exhibition is now introducing select guided tour evenings, giving visitors an opportunity to hear even more of the fascinating personal stories behind the artifacts.  Just 3 weeks to go before the conclusion .....Labor Day.  With Sharon and Ed



https://thetitanicexhibition.com/



 

On this Sunday August 16, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Back in Studio Creative Producer&nbsp;Mark Lach, of the Titanic Exhibit.&nbsp; He shares new stories concerning this highly successful Exhibit.&nbsp; The exhibition is now introducing select guided tour evenings, giving visitors an opportunity to hear even more of the fascinating personal stories behind the artifacts.&nbsp; Just 3 weeks to go before the conclusion .....Labor Day.&nbsp; With Sharon and Ed
 
<a href="https://thetitanicexhibition.com/">https://thetitanicexhibition.com/</a>
 
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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Aug 16, 2026 Part 1

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On this August 9, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



 Dr. Noreen Kelly, cardiologist, with Atrium Health’s Sangar Heart & Vascular Institute, says the cardiovascular system is strained by hot weather, increasing the likelihood of a medical emergency. She offers tips for protecting your heart this summer and explain why checking the air quality index is extremely important before heading outside



 Dr. Sarah Kennedy "The Difference Between Natural & Synthetic GLP-1 Meds".  Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Calocurb, a revolutionary weight management product, commercialized after 15 years and $30 million of New Zealand Government backed science



 Stuart Hair, Director of Commercial & Community Engagement at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.  Fantastic interview and insight about our ever-growing airport w/ Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors



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Tease 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. He will be back with us next week.  In studio w

On this August 9, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fatriumhealth.org%2Fprovider-profile%2Fnoreen-kelly-1366737058%3Fpatient_type%3Dnew_patient__%3B!!LcufUzPfjw!FMjtlPHXQqspadQbtF1WGNs7b5USe0U94X4ro60wGzbcTORt_uyyqVzeMkEFCPMQwqPPCaY5fShVkpLBHA%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clhines%40radio-one.com%7C14da015a93694608101008def3c65401%7C6941a1465ef94278882f85efea53658c%7C0%7C0%7C639216230295295063%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jxRER6XOMcGse9hcPadPnAh2Njt14j3TJJ0krT6MXT4%3D&amp;reserved=0">Dr. Noreen&nbsp;Kelly</a>,&nbsp;cardiologist,&nbsp;with&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fatriumhealth.org%2Flocations%2Fdetail%2Fatrium-health-sanger-heart-and-vascular-institute-kenilworth__%3B!!LcufUzPfjw!FMjtlPHXQqspadQbtF1WGNs7b5USe0U94X4ro60wGzbcTORt_uyyqVzeMkEFCPMQwqPPCaY5fShWEKJ0fA%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clhines%40radio-one.com%7C14da015a93694608101008def3c65401%7C6941a1465ef94278882f85efea53658c%7C0%7C0%7C639216230295324590%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9Fs4WjyK8jMvQFaYtDF%2BSr%2FKxYjQ2acuBHruvU%2F4hSk%3D&amp;reserved=0">Atrium Health&rsquo;s Sangar Heart &amp; Vascular&nbsp;Institute</a>,&nbsp;says the cardiovascular system is strained by hot weather, increasing the likelihood of a medical emergency.&nbsp;She offers tips for protecting your heart this summer and explain why checking the air quality index is extremely important before heading outside
 
&nbsp;Dr. Sarah Kennedy&nbsp;"The Difference Between Natural &amp; Synthetic GLP-1 Meds".&nbsp;&nbsp;Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Calocurb, a revolutionary weight management product, commercialized after 15 years and $30 million of New Zealand Government backed science
 
&nbsp;Stuart Hair, Director of Commercial &amp; Community Engagement at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.&nbsp; Fantastic interview and insight about our ever-growing airport w/ Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors
 
Continue with&nbsp;Stuart Hair, Director of Commercial &amp; Community Engagement at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport-
 
Tease&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. He will be back with us next week.&nbsp; In studio w

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Aug 9, 2026 Part 2

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Aug 9, 2026 Part 1

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On this Sunday Aug 2, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Guests in Studio - Morris Madden, founder of the Carolina Metro Reds Baseball Team and co-founder of the Knothole Foundation. Morris, ex-major leager, talks the foundation that strives to help underserved children in the west Charlotte area by not only making baseball and softball more accessible, but also education and life skills initiatives. Trying to give kids more access to the game – and prepare them for their future,  Highlights an event coming up this week, the foundation’s 7th Annual Diversity in Baseball HBCU Showcase. The event connects high school baseball players with coaches from historically black colleges and universities and other schools. With Sharon and Ed



 Continue with Morris Madden, founder of the Carolina Metro Reds baseball team and co-founder of the Knothole Foundation. -



Sharon and Ed discuss the Panther Training Camp and the first pre-season game ...the HOF Game in Canton, Ohio this coming week

On this Sunday Aug 2, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Guests in Studio -&nbsp;Morris Madden, founder of the Carolina Metro Reds Baseball Team and co-founder of the Knothole Foundation. Morris, ex-major leager, talks the foundation that strives to help underserved children in the west Charlotte area by not only making baseball and softball more accessible, but also education and life skills initiatives. Trying to give kids more access to the game &ndash; and prepare them for their future,&nbsp; Highlights an event coming up this week, the foundation&rsquo;s 7th Annual Diversity in Baseball HBCU Showcase. The event connects high school baseball players with coaches from historically black colleges and universities and other schools. With Sharon and Ed
 
&nbsp;Continue with&nbsp;Morris Madden, founder of the Carolina Metro Reds baseball team and co-founder of the Knothole Foundation. -
 
Sharon and Ed discuss the Panther Training Camp and the first pre-season game ...the HOF Game in Canton, Ohio this coming week

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Aug 2, 2026 Part 2

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On this July 26, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Guests in Studio -  St. Matthew Catholic Church – 24th Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive -- Steve Favory – Co-Leader of the MMWHD and Executive Director of Hands for Haiti, Deacon Daren Bitter – Daren is a Deacon at St Matthew, Pat McBride – He the Logistics Manager for shipments to Haiti and other locations, and Bruce Anderson – Bruce has made numerus trips to Haiti, and has become an in-house expert with the mission partners in Venezuela and Satna, India. His fluency in Spanish has been particularly beneficial. The Team w/Ed dissses the entire mission, the Meal Packing Event on Aug 15th and the goal this year of raising 400k.  Large portion will go to support the folks in Venezuela, suffering from the recent earthquake



Continue with Guests in Studio - St. Matthew Catholic Church – 24th Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive 



Guest Dr. Jason Hendrix discusses the biggest eye health mistakes families make during the summer and Tips for protecting your eyes from the summer elements like UV Rays, Chlorine and Bacteria w/Ed



WBT's Nick Craig - Statewide News Update, North Carolina has now committed more than $1 billion toward restoring water infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene as recovery efforts continue across western portions of the state

On this July 26, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Guests in Studio -&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Matthew Catholic Church &ndash; 24th Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive --&nbsp;Steve Favory&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Co-Leader of the MMWHD and Executive Director of Hands for Haiti,&nbsp;Deacon Daren Bitter&nbsp;&ndash; Daren is a Deacon at St Matthew,&nbsp;Pat McBride&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;<a>He the Logistics Manager&nbsp;</a>for shipments to Haiti and other locations,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bruce Anderson&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Bruce has made numerus trips to Haiti, and has become an in-house expert with the mission partners in Venezuela and Satna, India. His fluency in Spanish has been particularly beneficial. The Team w/Ed dissses the entire mission, the Meal Packing Event on Aug 15th and the goal this year of raising 400k.&nbsp; Large portion will go to support the folks in Venezuela, suffering from the recent earthquake
 
Continue with Guests in Studio&nbsp;- St. Matthew Catholic Church &ndash; 24th Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive 
 
Guest&nbsp;Dr. Jason Hendrix&nbsp;discusses the biggest eye health mistakes families make during the summer and Tips for protecting your eyes from the summer elements like UV Rays, Chlorine and Bacteria w/Ed
 
WBT's Nick Craig -&nbsp;Statewide News Update, North Carolina has now committed more than $1 billion toward restoring water infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene as recovery efforts continue across western portions of the state

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – July 26, 2026  Part 1

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CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – July 26, 2026 Part 2

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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.



Nick Craig - Carolina Journal News Hour - Statewide News Update, 100,000 new businesses, 3 million eggs, and a medal of honor recipient and Katie Zehnder, Carolina Journal on NC budget eliminates v

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.
 
Nick Craig&nbsp;- Carolina Journal News Hour&nbsp;-&nbsp;Statewide News Update, 100,000 new businesses, 3 million eggs, and a medal of honor recipient and Katie Zehnder, Carolina Journal on NC budget eliminates v

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

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

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