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.
The Vance Charter School women’s soccer team defeated Voyager Academy Monday night 2-1 on an Addison Clary assist to Abby Cole for a one-touch score. Coach Johnny Yount told WIZS News, “(The) second overtime 10-minute period was ours and carried over to the first 5-minute OT.” The winning score came in the first minute of […]
Stephen Dunn — race promoter, announcer and enthusiast — discussed short track, Saturday night racing at Orange County Speedway. Also, we talked about North Wilkesboro and Hickory and the CARS Tour. Dunn operates several businesses that help in the sport of racing and beyond. He is Founder at RPM Group (rpmgroupnc.com), CEO at GXS Wraps (gxswraps.com) […]
Rebuilding Hope Ministries, located at 414 Raleigh Rd, is having it’s bi-annual BBQ CHICKEN PLATE fundraiser this FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH, 11:00AM – 7:00PM. Half chicken, potatoes, string beans, bread, & dessert for $8.00. Drive thru or Eat-In available, and orders for 5 or more plates may be delivered. For more information or delivery requests call […]
A flier has been distributed for the 6 p.m. meeting April 27 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Council Member Garry Daeke told WIZS News on April 20 that the Henderson City Council is looking to do a town hall meeting in each ward. He said it’s so “people will come out and just bring, you know, […]
Frank Sossamon has asked us to announce… There will be an Easter Sunrise Service Sunday. You can gather on the shore of beautiful Kerr Lake for a celebration of our Risen Savior, Jesus Christ. April 9th at 6:15 a.m. Henderson Point Campground – Glass House Parking Lot – 1427 Rev. Henderson Road, Henderson, NC. Bring […]
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Commentary: There is more going on in this speech than just the business portion that’s on the surface. And while it’s about business and was offered in a business setting and in a business context and does in and of itself have deeper business significance than just what is on the service, is this message […]
WIZS Radio wishes everyone a Happy Easter! CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Happy Easter
Jack Richardson won 2022 Citizen of the Year honors at the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce membership meeting and banquet Thursday evening. 2021 Citizen of the Year Mark Hopper presented Richardson the award, noting the tremendous number of volunteer positions Richardson has held locally. He has been “an advocate for students and he has impacted so […]
Enjoy this post of Mark Packer speaking about his father, legendary basketball announcer Billy Packer. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Mark Packer Remembers His Father, Billy Packer
