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 Embrace Henderson Family Spectacular is this Saturday, April 14. It will last from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Saddlerock Farms on Weldon’s Mill Road. This event is totally free to attend just as it has been since it’s inception. There will be inflatables, horse rides, live music, games, sno cones, popcorn and a […]
On Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., radio station WARR in Warrenton will hold it’s WARR 8th Annual Community Celebration, with the theme Unifying Communities. It will take place at the Warren County Recreation Complex at 840 U.S. Highway 158 Bypass, Warrenton, NC. You can contact the event coordinator, Latarshia, at 252-425-9845 […]
Vance County Appearance Commission Press Release The Vance County Appearance Commission again is sponsoring the annual Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, April 23-28, and encouraging local citizens to get involved in cleaning up and improving the appearance of our community. Throughout the week, the commission is asking residents of neighborhoods and subdivisions to clean up […]
— submitted by Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer with Granville County Public Schools “Pizza with the Principal” Meet Northern Granville’s New Principal, Mr. David Hackney What’s Right for Your Child? Northern Granville Middle School will be conducting a series of community informational meetings on the Year-Round Schedule. Mr. Hackney will be available to address […]
— press release Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Offers Grant Opportunities for Health Programs Triangle North Healthcare Foundation is seeking partners to help measurably improve health in Vance, Warren, Franklin, and Granville counties. The 2018 grant cycle is now open. Letters of Interest are due May 1. To be considered for a grant with Triangle North […]
— submitted by Tommy Anstead, OPS Softball Coach OPS defeated Henderson Collegiate 9-0 on 4-11-18. ———————– Oxford Prep had 19 hits (on 4-9-18). Kaci Roberson drove in four runs on three hits leading OPS to a 22-1 victory over Voyager Academy. Claire Yancey took the circle for OPS yesterday, allowing one hit and one run […]
— submitted by Terri Hedrick Support our United Way of Vance County Yard Sale this Saturday, April 14, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the United Way office location at 715 South Garnett Street in Henderson. Proceeds will support basic needs of local families. Adult and children’s clothing, children’s toys, bicycles, furniture, household goods and […]
The First Baptist Church of Henderson, NC will coordinate a free food distribution on Thursday, April 12 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. It will take place at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, located at 210 Southpark Drive, off Beckford Drive. First Baptist volunteer Betty Boyd said, “In partnership with St. James Missionary Baptist […]
— VGCC Press Release VGCC Offers Medical Office Assistant Course at South Campus and Franklin Campus Area residents interested in getting jobs in medical offices will have two opportunities for learning new skills this summer through continuing education programs at Vance-Granville Community College. The Medical Office Assistant course is scheduled to begin in mid-May on […]
— submitted by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce
