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 Schools press release Mark Sorrells, senior vice president of the Golden Leaf Foundation, presented Darlynn Oxendine, chairwoman of the Vance County Board of Education, and Superintendent Anthony Jackson with a check for $400,000 in grant allocations to fund technological innovations for students at the board’s meeting on April 16. Jordan McMillen, county […]
— press release from Franklin County Government Franklin County Solid Waste Facilities to Close May 28th for Maintenance State Required Maintenance will close transfer station and convenience centers Franklin County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station and 12 residential convenience centers will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018 to perform State of North Carolina Department […]
There will be a Kids in Parks Track Trail ribbon cutting at Granville Athletic Park Friday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m. According to an email from Charla Duncan, management analyst and JCPC coordinator with Granville County, “We’re gearing up for Earth Day weekend! This is one more reminder before our grand opening of our Kids […]
— Vance County Schools press release Special Date Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration for 2018-2019 is continuing! Our elementary schools have special registration events planned April 16-19. The events are from 1 to 6 p.m. at each of the schools. The schedule for the school events includes: Aycock Elementary – Thursday, April […]
— submitted by Tommy Anstead, OPS softball coach Oxford Prep Griffins lost 8-4 to Vance Charter. The Griffins out hit Charter 10 – 9 over 7 innings. We stranded multiple runners on base. Overall it was a hard fought ball game. We feel very confident about the rest of the season. Oxford Prep never gave […]
— submitted by Families Living Violence Free Make no mistake about it—Marital Rape is a serious form of violence and an often-present component of domestic violence, and it is illegal in all 50 states. It’s time to say enough! SPEAK UP! If you or someone you know is a victim of Domestic Violence, please call Families Living Violence […]
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 […]
