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 Sheriff Curtis Brame says he is very worried and so is the family. — picture 1 in blue shirt provided by the family to WIZS — picture 2 an additional updated picture (Joel standing) from NC Department of Public Safety NORTH CAROLINA SILVER ALERT ANNOUNCEMENT — info from NC Department of Public Safety […]
Please click to play audio as WIZS remembers Thurston “TJ” Julius for his impact on his community, for his professionalism and for his wit. J.M. White Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. WIZS Radio · Remembering Thurston “TJ” Julius
In the seven day period ending Friday, there were 64 new cases in Vance County. The percent positivity rate in Vance County is 5.2%. In the seven day period ending Friday, there were 62 new cases in Granville County. The percent positivity rate in Granville County is 3.5%. Granville County has a total of 102 […]
The City of Henderson today issued a press release about discolored water. Kerr Lake Regional Water System customers, including those in the City of Henderson and those served in Vance County, will experience periods of discolored water over the next few days. According to the press release, there was a water line break and repair. […]
Update 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 2 — Local Municipal Election Results in Granville County All election results are unofficial until canvassed by the Board of Elections. Incumbent Mayor Jackie Sergent of Oxford defeated challenger Sherry Harris. Sergeant received 964 votes to 363 for Harris. The four candidates for City of Oxford Commissioner who received the […]
Update 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 2 — Local Municipal Election Results in Vance County All election results are unofficial until canvassed by the Board of Elections. There were no contested races in Middleburg or Kittrell with all incumbents re-elected. Jerry Joyner received eight votes for Mayor of Kittrell. There were five write-in votes. With the option […]
Brother and Sister Killed in Car Wreck Friday Morning on the Way to Vance County High School The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said it was a head on collision which is still under investigation. Two juveniles were killed on the way to VCHS. The three occupants of the other vehicle, including a mother and […]
In the seven days ending this past Friday, there were 82 new cases in Vance County. The percent positivity rate in Vance County is 5.2%. In the seven days ending Friday, there have been 81 new cases in Granville County. The percent positivity rate in Granville County is 3.0%. In Vance County, 66% of those […]
Congratulations to Coach Trey Snide and his Crossroads Christian School Cross Country Team! Regular season, conference and state champions! The State 1A meet began Friday morning at 11 o’clock in the Wilmington area. The season of work and practice and working as a team paid off by early afternoon. Coach Snide pulled over while driving […]
The Henderson Junior Woman’s Club will present its 10th annual fall shopping spree on November 6th at the Henderson Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and it is free for the public to attend. Twenty three vendors will be on site. Henderson Junior Woman’s […]
