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.
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 […]
URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE! Confirmed Rabies Case Vance County Animal Services has verified a rabies-positive fox, found off of Tungsten Mine Rd. in Henderson, on Monday 20th. PLEASE ensure your pet is up to date on their rabies vaccine. The rabies vaccine is always offered at Vance County Animal Shelter during open hours for $5.00 a […]
Vance County Board of Commissioners Chairperson Carolyn Faines has scheduled a special called meeting Monday, Apr. 20 at 4 p.m. in reference to a rezoning request that had been continued at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Apr. 6. The special called meeting will be held in the commissioners’ room on the second floor of […]
Law enforcement increasing patrols to crack down on speeders The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is launching its statewide “Speed a Little. Lose a Lot” campaign to remind drivers that speeding comes with serious, and often deadly, consequences. Now through April 5, law enforcement officers throughout the state will increase patrols and checkpoints to […]
March 1-7 Is Severe Weather Preparedness Week During Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Governor Josh Stein is joining emergency management officials in urging North Carolinians to be prepared should severe weather impact their communities. “North Carolina is no stranger to severe weather that can strike anywhere in the state,” said Governor Josh Stein. “North Carolinians can […]
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— press release courtesy of Duke Energy Extremely cold temperatures – 10 to 20 degrees below normal – are driving unusually high energy demand across the East Coast, including the Carolinas. Duke Energy is asking all Carolinas customers to voluntarily reduce their energy use from 4-10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, to help lessen the […]
Who: Larry Ayscue What: Alert Christmas Parade When: Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. but come about an hour earlier if you want to be IN THE PARADE. Where: “A-lert,” the community that’s just over the Franklin/Vance County line beyond Epsom, near the intersection of Alert and Jordan School roads. Additional Details: Good old-fashioned entertainment. […]
The Vance County High School Vipers booster club is having a fundraiser at 220 seafood on Monday December 8 from 4pm-7pm. Take out only. Trout, fries, slaw and hush puppies all for just $10!! Grab a delicious meal and help support the amazing students and school programs!! Your support truly makes a difference. THIS EVENT […]
