TownTalk: A Look Back At Saturday’s Embrace Henderson Event
Embrace Henderson returned over the weekend at Saddlerock Farms. Please enjoy. WIZS Radio · Town Talk: A Look At Saturday’s Embrace Henderson Event
About John C. Rose
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.
Entries by John C. Rose
Leadership Granville Graduation 2021-2022
/by John C. Rose— by Lauren Roberson, Executive Director Granville County Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the Leadership Granville Steering Committee, the Chamber is proud to recognize the 2021-2022 Leadership Granville Class! Granville County is very lucky to have this group of talented individuals serving our community. The Chamber would also like to thank our co-sponsors, Granville […]
Wreck, Speed Split Car in Two
/by John C. RoseWednesday night shortly before 8:30, a single-vehicle wreck occurred along Spring Valley Road, between the intersection with Spring Valley Lake Road and NC 39. At the scene, it appeared a black Acura was traveling south along Spring Valley Road and veered off the pavement to the right and struck a tree. The car broke into […]
Local Phone Scam – First Thing To Do, Hang Up
/by John C. RoseBased on information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame, there is a scam rolling in Henderson and Vance County today (Thursday), and it’s pretty vicious. Please keep in mind that no member of local law enforcement, nor any honest member of law enforcement anywhere, will ever call you to ask you for money that, when […]
Dr. Stephen Pearson – City’s Orange Street Lot to Bear His Name
/by John C. RoseThe late Dr. Stephen Pearson, co-founder of Sadie’s Coffee Corner downtown, will be remembered in a ceremony next week. The City of Henderson will host a ceremony and officially name the city’s Orange Street parking lot after Dr. Pearson. That lot is next to Sadie’s on South Garnett Street. The ceremony will take place Tuesday, […]
Emilee Johnson New Executive Director of Operations MP Franklin
/by John C. RoseMaria Parham Franklin has a new executive director of operations, Emilee Johnson. Maria Parham Health announced last week, via it’s Facebook page, that Johnson had been named to the position and that she has been with Maria Parham for 19 years. In her most recent role, she served as senior director overseeing rehabilitative services, security, […]
Oak Level United Church of Christ Old-Fashioned Service and Take-Out Brunch
/by John C. RoseThe Christian Women Working Together of Oak Level United Church of Christ in Drewry will have for the public an old-fashioned heritage church service and take out brunch this Sunday, February 20th after church. The food will be ready and served for take out only. Mrs. Mary Ragland Reid told WIZS the menu will be […]
Community Health Opinion Survey Deadline Approaching Quickly
/by John C. RoseWith just days left before the deadline, Granville Vance Public Health is asking community members to complete an online community health opinion survey. You may have received a postcard in the mail about this as well. The survey is confidential and may take about 20 minutes to complete. Click Here – go.unc.edu/GranvilleVance2022
The Local Skinny! Personal Remembrance of Wayne Adcock
/by John C. RoseClick Play WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Auditorium Named To Honor Wayne Adcock
Vance Charter School Education Lottery Applications
/by John C. RoseWIZS has been asked to announce: John Sossamon, member of the board of directors of Vance Charter School says, “Vance Charter School Education Lottery applications will be accepted 1/24/2022 – 2/28/2022. Applications can be accessed at www.vancecharter.org. The lottery will be held on 3/5/2022. Parent information sessions will be held on 1/25/2022 and 2/17/2022 at […]