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.
— from Linda T. Bristow Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Zion Church is continuing its partnership with Livingstone College and the NC Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority to fight food insecurities in Henderson, Vance County, NC and surrounding areas. Two additional community outreach initiatives are scheduled. The first is on MLK […]
The Vance County Democratic Party will be honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. In observance and honor of MLK, the VCDP will be collecting non-perishable foods for those in need in Vance County. Proceeds and items will be delivered to ACTS and The Help Center of Vance County. You can drop off items […]
WIZS Noon Local News Audio for 1-13-21 – Hungry Heroes – HV Rec Dept Spring Football – GCP Schools Plan C – NC State Retirement Benefits; State’s AAA Bond Rating Click Play for Audio WIZS Radio · WIZS Noon News 01-13-21: Hungry Heroes; H-V Rec; GCPS Plan C; State Retirement
The yearslong animal rescue “Ride To Freedom,” done weekly by Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society and Vance County Animal Services, continues tonight after a one-week covid disruption. The plan that has rescued into the thousands of Vance County animals and gotten them to loving, safe homes continues this evening. While the Vance County Animal Shelter […]
The WIZS Noon News Audio with stories including: Registration Deadline for VGCC Spring Classes Property Tax Deadline Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Committee Meeting Police News Weather/Snow WIZS Radio · WIZS Noon News 01-06-21: VGCC; Property Tax; Farmers Market; Weather
A big ACTS fundraiser will happen February 1st. Area Christians Together in Service will host a fish fry at 220 Seafood. Dinner includes trout, fries and coleslaw. Take out only. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For a modest price, you’ll receive a generous portion of food, and you’ll be supporting a great, local cause. “People […]
Property taxes for 2020 have been due for a while, but the last day to pay without penalty was today (January 5). Starting January 6th, two percent (2%) interest begins on unpaid taxes per North Carolina General Statute. There is an online payment option by credit card, with a fee, and if your bank or […]
— written from information courtesy of Vance County High School on Facebook Vance County High School will resume online learning on January 6th. In a Facebook post seen below, Principal Rey Horner has provided a number of timely and important reminders for students. He wrote, “During third quarter, you will take whichever course is on […]
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY — information courtesy of the City of Oxford and Executive Assistant Alyssa Blair Just out Monday afternoon, the City of Oxford has released its January newsletter. In it, Oxford announces the second annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and inaugural Holiday Toy Drive were each a major success. […]
Local Vance and Granville Government meeting times around the area are “Things to Know!” January 4th at 6 p.m. — Vance County Board of Commissioners — full agenda here January 4th at 7 p.m. — Granville County Board of Commissioners — full agenda here January 4th at 5:30 p.m. — City of Oxford Board of […]
