7:02 - Tara Hewitt, senior director of marketing for Charlotte FC, talks with Sharon about the team being in the playoffs and the watch party going on Sunday night. - 5:43

7:08 -Karla Dingle, who is the education director for Queen City Comedy. Talking with Sharon about the Charlotte Comedy Experience going on this week - 10:34

7:17 - Guest: Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, CEO of FARE discusses the risks for kids with food allergies at Halloween, what the Teal Pumpkin Project is and how to participate, ideas for non-food treats, recipes, and more. Food Allergy nonprofit FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project is an initiative that promotes inclusivity at Halloween for the 1 in 13 children who have potentially life-threatening food allergies. The program encourages people to offer non-food treat options and place a teal-colored pumpkin or printable sign at the door or at events to let parents know you have non-food treats. Conversation with Ed - 13:30

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7:35 - Guest: 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 0 - 24:00

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7:02 - Guest Jim Ryan, a local Navy Veteran and Owner of Right at Home Rock Hill, to discuss how he is helping his fellow veterans and other across his community through business ownership. An organization that helps seniors and other "stay in their homes" in their later days of their lives w/ Ed 21:20

7:23 - Greg Lentz, Director of Hearts with Hands, gives an update on his organization's disaster relief efforts in the Asheville area with WBT's Pete Kaliner - 7:30

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7:35 - Guest Charles Kimrey, Co-Chair of the 93rd Mallard Creek BBQ welcomes all this Thursday October 24, 2024..shares the history and the process to put on such an event. Organizers will prepare pork barbecue and famous Brunswick Stew in anticipation of their return to DINE-IN seating, drive-thru, and walk-up carry out with Ed - 18:10.

7:55 - Sharon shares her "insights" on our Carolina Panthers as we approach midseason -5:15

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7:02 - WBT's Brett Jensen interviews "locals" from the Western Carolina Mountains, personal stories of what they endured during the hurricane. Heartfelt and moving ....helps us to better understand the devastation - 20:30

7:22 - Guest: Erik Spanberg, of the Charlotte Business Journal - B of A Events/Concert For Carolina Hurricane Relief with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman - 9:20

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7:35 - 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts “Calmer, Gentler” Winter for U.S. Guests - Carol Connare, the Almanac’s editor shares the history of the Almanac, it's purpose and usefulness w/Ed - 16:40

7:53 - Katherine Lambert - Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter . Radio-One is the media partner for the Charlotte Walk to End Alzheimer’s taking place on Saturday October 19. Katherine and Ed discuss the details - 7:15

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7:02 - Adam Smith (Former Green Beret) - Helene Rescue Efforts, his story and the good work he and his group are doing, with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman - 15:17

7:18 - Guest Kyle Raabe, President of Consumer Power at Generac Power Systems, discusses power outage safety, as well as safe generator operation with Ed - 14:10

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7:35 - St. Matthew Catholic Church - God’s hands at work! Father Darren Balkey blessed their first truck filled with supplies that is headed to Western NC. The generosity of supplies and monetary donations is truly a blessing everyday by everyone :45

7:36 - Atrium Health provides care through MED-1, its mobile hospital located in Tryon, North Carolina, following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. Activated by the state, MED-1 teams are triaging, treating and either discharging or transporting patients to another hospital if more critical care is needed. Atrium Health’s MED-1 is designed to deliver comprehensive patient care on-site at disaster locations, mass casualty incidents or community events. This unique hospital on wheels, the first-of-its-kind globally, is self-sustaining for up to 72 hours and includes digital X-ray, ultrasound, lab, pharmacy, 14 acute care beds, a 2-bed operating room and more. The mobile hospital is composed of nearly a dozen vehicles, including an emergency department, supply trucks, satellite trailers, dormitory trailers and other essential equipment vehicles. The unit is supported by a team of Atrium Health professionals, including nurses, doctors, trauma surgeons, paramedics and other essential personnel. Guest Wendy Hensen, Nurse Leader - 8:14

7:45 - Guest in Studio, with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman - Theresa Payton, cyber security expert...avoiding Helene Scams, her tips and advice. Always a good message from Theresa....worth sharing - 14:30

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7:02 - Guest Lewis Donald, founder of the Carolina BBQ festival and owner + pitmaster of Sweet Lew’s BBQ here is Charlotte discusses the Carolina BBQ Festival's brand-new event - the Fall Pig Pickin'! This inaugural celebration will combine the best of whole hog BBQ with the excitement of football season.

Sweet Lew shares his BBQ passion and the charities they support w/ Ed 19:46

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024 Time: Festivities kick off at 12:00 PM Location: Sweet Lew's BBQ, 923 Belmont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 Whole Hog BBQ Buffet: Prepared by Pitmaster Lewis Donald of Sweet Lew's BBQ, featuring smoked grilled oysters, brisket tacos, and classic Southern sides like house-made pickles, slaw, baked beans, and potato salad.

• Panthers Watch Party: Cheer on the Carolina Panthers as they take the field at 1 PM.
• Complimentary Drinks: Each ticket includes 2 drink vouchers.
• Local Flavor: Enjoy access to lawn games and local vendors, showcasing the best of the Charlotte community.

7:22 - Two Segments from Nick Craig of The Carolina Journal News Hour - Bob Luebke, John Locke Foundation: (2023-2024 NC test scores), and calls to NC Gambling Helpline up 79% since sports betting went online in March, 10:00

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7:35 - Dr. Katie Passaretti, Vice President and Chief Epidemiologist, Atrium Health, leads efforts to detect, prevent, and respond to respiratory infectious disease threats in North Carolina. She discusses the risks of flu, COVID-19, and RSV infections and how vaccines can help protect North Carolinians from severe illness, especially those at highest risk with Sharon 12:10

7:48 - From Oct. 1-15, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees at more than 360 shelters in 43 states. 12 shelters, here in the Carolinas. Adopters can save a life and bring home a spayed/neutered, vaccinated pets available for adoption for just $50 or less. Brittany Schlacter, Marketing & Public Relations Specialist discusses the details w/ Ed 11:00

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7:02 - Brian Sacco, the owner of TruBlue Home Service Ally in Charlotte. His company helps seniors with home maintenance and other home projects. He tells us about the company, and gives advice on how seniors can avoid scams with Sharon - 29:30

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7:35 - You Survived Cancer: What Comes Next? Guest Dr. Ruben Mesa, , president of Atrium Health Levine Cancer - Atrium Health Levine Cancer offers a wide range of services for cancer patients and survivors through our Survivorship Clinic. Hear from a world-renowned cancer doctor about what survivorship is and what kinds of services are available to patients after they finish their cancer treatment 16:46

7:54 - Little Heroes Blood Drive Spot :30

7:54 - Nick Craig, host of The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT, guest Donald Bryson, John Locke Foundation: (CJ Poll - LT Gov Race, AG Race, Top Issues), 6:00

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7:02 - Ann Del Vecchio and Cynthia Jenkin from the Daughters of the American Revolution, a non-profit, non-political women’s service organization. Members are direct descendants of those who served on the Patriot side in the Revolutionary War in studio w/Ed -

Also, in- house testimonials from winners of the DAR Awards, when they were HS Seniors, Sharon Thorsland and LaToya Broadie!

• The Mecklenburg Chapter is the oldest DAR chapter in the state of North Carolina
• • They just celebrated our 125th birthday, which we used as an opportunity to raise $60,000 to restore the Kitchen House at the Hezekiah Alexander homesite on the property of the Charlotte Museum of History

7:23 - Good Morning BT's Tribute to James Earl Jones - highlights of his career! 7:10

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7:35 - The UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast presentation by Dr. John Connaughton of the Belk School of Business...presented September 5th - 24:00

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7:02 - Zack Wyatt, the CEO of the Carolina Farm Trust. Discussing a new market they recently opened in West Charlotte to help bring fresh produce and healthy food to residents w/ Sharon - 17:25

7:19 - Scott Fowler from The Charlotte Observer joins WBT's Vince Coakley to discuss the plane crash that occurred here in Charlotte in 1974 and the 5 part series that will run in the Charlotte Observer this week and next - 10:30

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7:35 - Charlotte City Council's approval of the purchase of 22 miles of right of way that gives the green light to the Red Line commuter rail project and the NC Governor's race between Mark Robinson and Josh Stein, Vince Coakley with WBT News Director Mark Garrison - 14:25

7:50 - Guest Theresa Peyton - "Spamaflauge" & Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce PR scam with Bo and Beth - 6:15

7:56 - Sharon shares her perspectives and the team's enthusiasm as the Carolina Panthers begin their season later today in New Orleans! - 4:15

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