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.
Vance County Schools has announced make-up days for the three full instruction days missed due to recent snow in our area. The days missed for all 16 traditional schools will be made up on Friday, March 4, originally scheduled as a teacher workday; Wednesday, April 20, originally scheduled as an early release day and now […]
NAB Launches Program to Foster Broadcast Technology Innovation NAB Labs to evolve into PILOT, a coalition of pioneering media industry stakeholders WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Wednesday announced the evolution of its innovation arm – NAB Labs – which will become PILOT, an initiative to bring together leading edge companies, organizations and […]
Vance County is building a new animal shelter. Vance County Commissioners, Vance County Animal Control, The Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society and The U.S. Department of Agriculture along with local volunteers and citizens celebrated at a groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony began at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 21, 2016 on Brodie Road. Vance County Chairman of […]
Former VGCC president honored with Community College System’s top award The State Board of Community Colleges recently selected Dr. Ben F. Currin, the former president of Vance-Granville Community College, to receive the highest honor the board can bestow, the I.E. Ready Award, for 2016. Named for Isaac Epps Ready, the first state director of the […]
Less Than a Week Left for North Carolinians to enroll in Affordable Care Act January 31 is the final deadline to enroll in coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace and avoid paying a fine of $695 or more RALEIGH – January 31 is the final deadline for North Carolinians to enroll in coverage through the Health […]
Parents encouraged to apply for Opportunity Scholarships Now Raleigh, NC – Parents of more than 280,000 students choose non-traditional education options in North Carolina. This week is National School Choice Week. “I have been a strong advocate for parental school choice during my tenure in the North Carolina General Assembly,” said Representative Paul Stam. “I […]
WIZS.com – Facebook/wizsradio – Twitter/wizsradio Check Back for additional Closings and Delays Send Your Closing or Delay to: johncharles@wizs.com or text to 2524320774 Closings & Delays Schools Crossroads Christian Schools – CLOSED Tuesday, January 26. Granville County Public Schools – CLOSED Tuesday, January 26, for all students and school system employees. This Saturday, January 30 will […]
Winter Storm Jonas continues to make travel difficult throughout Vance County. Snow fall totals received thus far are approximately three inches with localized higher amounts in certain areas of the County. Additional snow accumulation on Saturday is expected to total three to four inches before the last the system moves out of the area. Vance […]
Local Proclamation of a State Of Emergency Winter Storm Jonas PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY The following Proclamation is issued by the Mayor of the City of Henderson and the Chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners: WHEREAS, information from the National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other sources indicate that a significant […]
Press Release Governor Declares State of Emergency as North Carolina Prepares for Winter Storm Snow and ice could cause power outages, dangerous driving conditions Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather and monitor local forecasts as the state’s first significant winter storm moves in later today. McCrory will activate […]
