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.
April 6, 2016 DURHAM, N.C. – Sophomore All-American Grayson Allen will return to Duke University for his junior season in 2016-17, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced Wednesday. In 71 games in a Duke uniform, Allen has averaged 13.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 40.3 percent from outside the arc and 83.9 […]
Shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Henderson Police were involved in a car chase. Police Chief Marcus Barrow said, “It started after a reported robbery at N. Cooper and Dabney Drive. The victim and suspects knew each other. A vehicle chase ensued and ended at 158 highway near I-85 in Granville County. The two suspects were […]
Butner-Stem Elementary School Participates in Google EXPEDITIONS Pioneer Program Students at Butner-Stem Elementary School are taking part in a pioneer program from Google, called Expeditions. Butner-Stem Elementary teachers, Carolyn Vickers, a 4th grade teacher and Teacher Technology Leader and Shannon Norton, a 5th grade teacher, signed up for this program. The program allows students to take virtual “Expeditions” […]
Granville County Public Schools Receives STEM Grant for Summer Programs Cognizant recently announced it is awarding 40 grants to expand afterschool, in-school, and summer programs across more than 60 sites in 25 states through its Making the Future education initiative. Designed to promote creativity and inspire interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) among […]
Congratulations to Carnetta Thomas, principal of L.B. Yancey Elementary School! She has successfully completed work for her doctoral degree. Thomas learned in early January that she had met all requirements to earn her doctorate in Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She received her degree through the University of Phoenix with most work done online. “I […]
Vance County Schools are offering parents a variety of opportunities to register their children for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes for the 2016-2017 school year. Children who will be four years old on or before August 31, 2016, may apply for pre-kindergarten and children who will be five years old on or before the same date […]
The National Beta Club chapter at Southern Vance High School has inducted 39 new members into the prestigious, academic organization. Each new inductee was recognized during a special ceremony held in the school’s gymnasium on March 24. They each were presented certificates and lapel pins by Principal Stephanie Ayscue and senior members of the National […]
Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church is having a Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will take place at Northern Vance High School, located at 293 Warrenton Road. Keasha Richardson told WIZS News, “There will be several medical doctors, several nurses, several UNC dental […]
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market opens for the 2016 season on Saturday, April 16th, and new vendors are welcome, according to Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent for Vance and Warren Counties. In a press release McKenzie wrote, “This first class facility, located at 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson, offers covered sales space, electricity and […]
Dr. Norman Shearin served as Superintendent of Vance County Schools from January 2003 until his retirement in April 2011. Public Information Officer Terri Hedrick released the information this morning by email. Dr. Shearin passed away late Tuesday. Hedrick said, “He indeed made his mark here in Vance County, including leading the re-establishment of Western Vance […]
