John is a graduate of Northern Vance High School & UNC-Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. He has been a radio personality since 1989.
John is the Marketing Consultant, News, Sports, & Town Talk Broadcaster, Technician, & Treasurer for WIZS Radio.
He is the current On-site Radio Engineer for Duke Basketball and Football and has been their scoreboard announcer in the past as well.
The Vance County Jail finds itself back in the news after two separate incidents over the last few days. Around 1:15 p.m. Monday, a detainee attempted to escape from the jail, and while the detainee did manage to get outside the building itself, the detainee was unable to fully break out. WIZS News parked a […]
The City of Henderson remains without a fiscal year 27 budget after the city council did not pass a budget at its special called meeting June 17. Mayor Pro Tem Tami Walker made a motion to pass the budget after Finance Director Joey Fuqua presented total adjustments that were being suggested of some $1.34 million. […]
On Saturday, June 13, the Edmonds Tennis and Education Foundation celebrated its scholarship recipients and honored its donors with an evening of outdoor dining. Edmonds Tennis and Education Foundation (ETEF) goes beyond traditional youth programs by integrating tennis, education and nutrition to provide a more holistic approach to development here in rural North Carolina. Not […]
At the regular June meeting of The Henderson City Council, the local airport manager and board chair, Amanda Welsh and David Thomas respectively, presented economic impact information, answered questions and updated the council in advance of the final FY27 City Budget. A loss of funding or lower funding would have its biggest impact on the […]
Public Notice — from the City of Henderson The Henderson City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The purpose of this meeting is to consider and discuss the adoption of the FY 27 budget and to enter into closed session pursuant to NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6) a Personnel Matter. The […]
North Carolina House 32 Representative Bryan Cohn announced Wednesday his candidacy in hopes of appearing on the ballot in November, and Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott re-confirmed her desire to run as well. Both are seeking the ballot position, and others possibly, after the Democratic nominee, Curtis McRae, announced he would step away due to personal […]
Editor’s Note: “The City of Henderson and The City Council and Staff” TownTalk broadcast was added June 11 just below. Click Play to listen. The written report of the City’s emergency meeting follows the audio and was posted June 10, 2026. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Henderson City Council Emergency Meeting Wednesday Regarding City Manager When […]
Update 3:33 P.M. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 From the City Clerk, City of Henderson: “The Henderson City Council will hold an Emergency Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to take formal action regarding the City Manager’s employment.” The meeting location is not listed, but all the City Council meetings occur at City […]
Despite previously reaching a consensus to adopt the FY 26-27 budget, the Henderson City Council on Monday night heard, duly seconded and passed a motion NOT to pass the budget. Mayor Melissa Elliott voted yes, to not pass the budget, in order to break a 4-4 tie otherwise. The motion to not pass the budget […]
Too much opposition, and Senate Bill 214 has been removed from both the N.C. Senate and N.C. House calendars as of this writing April 28, 2026. For the day, that is success, depending on who you ask. It is a medium-sized battle victory in an overall water war. Strong language, but the label does suggest […]
