Carolina Focus

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  • Charlotte's News Talk
    2024 Carolina Focus
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Episodes
  • Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Nov 17, 2024
    Nov 17 2024

    7:02 - Guest: Ned Williams, tax consultant with Atlantic Choice Advisors discussing "Covid $$" that are still available for self-employed workers. He and his team will help you determine if you qualify. Large dollars are there if covid impacted the business. Deadline is April 19, next year...with Ed 13:30

    7:16 - WBT's Brett Jensen's interview with Mayor Vi Lyles Charlotte Mayor to discuss her life, her role as Mayor and the status on numerous issues facing the Queen City,. current political views

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    7:35 -Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather discusses the campaign to create The Umbrella Center in Charlotte w/WBT's Pete Kaliner. It will serve as a one-stop shop of services and support for people fleeing domestic violence - 10:50

    7:47 - Sharon joins Ed to share her experiences traveling/working for the Carolina Panthers and their trip to Munich, Germany. Also, a mid-season update on the rest of the season- 12:35

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    54 mins
  • Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Nov 10, 2024
    Nov 10 2024

    7:02 - Guest: Jan Johnson with the Uptown Farmer's Market. She shares the history and growth of one of Charlottes treasures. 41/2 acres over 60 vendors selling fresh locally produced eggs, meats and vegetables, along with other Farmers markets staples. In studio with Sharon and Ed - 29:55Jan Johnson with the Uptown Farmer's Market. She shares the history and growth of one of Charlottes treasures. 4,5 acres with over 60 vendors at the 300 block of Davidson. Selling fresh locally produced eggs, meats and vegetables, along with other Farmers markets staples. In studio with Sharon and Ed - 29:55

    7:35 - Guest Jennifer Smetana, Show Manager for the 57th Annual Southern Christmas Show, the largest holiday show in North America, returns to Charlotte Thursday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 24, featuring more than 400 holiday vendors from the Charlotte area and around the country showcasing the latest gifts, treats, holiday décor, gourmet goodies and much more. The show spans 3 halls, the equivalent of over 11 football fields full of vendors and entertainment. This year’s theme: 12 Days of Christmas with Ed 23:57

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    54 mins
  • Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday Nov 3, 2024
    Nov 3 2024

    7:02 - Guest: Part 2 from last week - In Studio, U Deserve a Chance Foundation President Jeff Schaefer, who shares his baseball career and now his life's mission. Jeff is a former major league baseball player that founded the UDACF in 2014. After years of coaching, he noticed a trend where underserved kids in the communities. He shares the many organizations' he is involved with...and talks the upcoming Home Plate Gala on November 8th at Truist Field....with Sharon and Ed - 30:00

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    7:35 - Guest Andy Alligood, owner of AA Pet Taxi & Transport. Shares his personal mission of collecting and delivering much needed supplies to the hurricane victims of WNC. Heartfelt stories...as he demonstrates the good of the human spirit w/ Ed - 8:50

    7:44 - Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) discusses the latest threats and the cyber watchouts during this election season with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman - 8:05

    7:54 - Guest Brianna Kraemer, Carolina Journal: NC young voter trends show higher Republican turnout, Dems down 37K with WBT's Nick Craig - 6:06

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    54 mins

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