7:02 - Guest: In Studio w/Sharon and Ed - Claire Crawford, the owner and lead organizer for Room to Breathe, She tells her story - as someone who struggles with ADHD and productivity, she found over the years that having a clean and organized space boosted her motivation and she started a business helping others.

Room to Breathe creates a clean and uncluttered space that paves the road for a clean and uncluttered mind. Taking a room and transforming it into an organized space where everything has a place. She can help you de-clutter and free up space in your home, in your vehicle and or for your business - 29:55

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7:35 Continue with Claire Crawford - Room to Breathe! - 23:58

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7:02 - Guest: Jan Johnson with the Uptown Farmer's Market. She shares the history and growth of one of Charlottes treasures. 4 1/2 acres over 60 vendors selling fresh locally produced eggs, meats and vegetables, along with other Farmers markets staples. Now the Market is resuming post the holidays w/ Sharon- 29:55

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7:35 Tech Headlines with Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton, as she discusses the latest news surrounding TikTok ahead of its ban taking effect on January 19th. Theresa also talks about what she thinks the biggest difference will be between the Biden and Trump administrations regarding cyber security policy 8:19

7:43 - David Chadwick thanks the listeners of Carolina Focus for an extremely successful City of Hope Campaign -1:00

7:44 - WBT's Pete Kaliner discussing a win - the House passes law to prevent men in women's sports. His analysis and how did we ever get here! Now onto the Senate - 14:29

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7:02 - Guest Workout Anytime Owner Joshua Holland discussing healthy diets and fitness programs that work best for all individuals. Excellent "tips and tricks" shared, with Ed 21:30

7:23 - Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - META Fact-Checking with Bo and Beth - 7:10

7:35 - Final Year-End Press conference with Panther General Manager Dan Morgan - 18:30

7:54 - Sharon, (our Panther insider) provides her "Panther insights" on the Team going forward - 5:30

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7:02 - Michele Raneri, Vice President and Head of U.S. Research for TransUnion, discusses financial strategies for consumers heading into the new year, as well as the findings from TransUnion's soon-to-be-released in-depth research study on the economic recovery and how it will effect consumer credit markets in the coming year with Ed - 10:27

7:11 - Bill Belichick Introductory Press Conference - December 12th to the University of North Carolina - 19:27

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7:35 - On the CA Focus 'hotline' - John Gillette, Boat Club Manager and HOF Barefoot Champion from Lake Norman Marina - recapped the Lake Norman New Year's Day Barefoot Challenge. Logan Harrington is now the youngest contestant to ever win the tournament at age 11! John shares the rest of the results, talks the Carolina Ski Shows during the summer at Lake Wylie and describes the details of the Lake Norman Boat Club with Ed- 12:13

7:48 - From UNC Charlotte - What will happen with inflation in 2025? Will North Carolina see job growth? Here is UNCC Professor Dr. Connaughton's fourth quarter North Carolina Economic Forecast (shorten version) - 11:50

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7:02 - Pastor David Chadwick from Moments of Hope Church joins Pete Kaliner to discuss the $200,000 campaign to help Western North Carolina victims of Helene - 14:12

7:17 Encore - Guest John Gillette from the Lake Norman Marina, back again to share the details of this year's 47th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge. Also, John shares that Mark Kale, owner of Lake Norman Marina, announced today that for all point contestants earn during the New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament, Lake Norman Marina will donate $1.00 toward hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina with Ed - 11:30

7:27 - Ed shares the memo of Yellow Duck Marketing Announces $20,000 Creative Campaign Grant To Assist Communities With Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts The grant aims to help communities recover by boosting tourism in affected communities - 3:15

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7:35 - Encore -- Cass Santandare, with Explore Asheville discussing the continued recovery in the Asheville area and what business have reopened and what events and celebrations are going on for the holidays with Sharon - 23:14

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7:02 - Guest John Gillette from the Lake Norman Marina, back again to share the details of this year's 47th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge. Also, John shares that Mark Kale, owner of Lake Norman Marina, announced today that for all point contestants earn during the New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament, Lake Norman Marina will donate $1.00 toward hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina with Ed - 11:30

7:14 - WBT's Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman welcome back to the "airways" WBT's News Director Mark Garrison, who has been on a medical LOA since early November - 7:34

7:20 - Mario Armstrong, Digital Lifestyle Expert. Discussing last minute shopping tips and tech ideas with Sharon - 9:50

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7:35 - Top Tech Stories Of 2024 and Bold Predictions For 2025 With Theresa Payton, our cyber security expert with the Good Morning BT Team - 14:30

7:50 - Sharon and Ed share Christmas plans....family traditions. Also discuss that our Carolina panthers are in a much better place that a YAG. Sharon is optimistic about Tarheel Basketball, of course! 10:00

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7:02 - Guest: Chris Swecker (Former FBI Special Agent) - discusses the psychology of Luigi Mangione and the intense investigation

surrounding this high-profile murder with Bo and Beth - 9:507:12 - Press conference introducing Coach Tim Albin as the Charlotte 49ers fourth head coach in school history - 19:30
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7:35 - Guest Tommy Viola, VP of Communications of the Charlotte Knights. Tommy with Sharon and Ed discusses the 5th Annual Light the Knights Festival, together with Truist, at Truist Field. Enjoy ice skating, snow tubing, shopping, holiday treats, tens of thousands of lights, decor, and more. It's everything you need for a fun-filled family day. Tommy shares what it takes to plan and execute this growing event. And how Truist Field is becoming a year-round destination for fun and family - 23:15

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7:02 - Monica Reese, Director of Trend and Style at Lowe’s. She discussed the latest décor trends and how shoppers can find the best deals on all types of décors for the holidays. Local person born and raised in the Carolinas...know the business, creative and artistic in her role at Lowes....with Ed - 14:15

7:16 - Dr. Taren Coley, MD, Director of Child & Adolescent Services at HopeWay. Board-Certified Psychiatrist discusses how to navigate holiday stress | Tips for a calmer holiday season with Ed - 15:45

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7:35 - Guests Melissa Hall and Ralph Owen from Fields of Hope Organization - combatting human trafficking with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman. Eye opening segment about the ever present and growing problem here in the Queen City - 23:30

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