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.
— 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
— submitted by Andrew Swanner, Executive Director Oxford Preparatory School Donate Blood at Oxford Prep! Thursday April 12th: 12:30 – 5 p.m. Sponsored by the OPS Interact Club Blood is a vital modern medicine. It is used everyday to treat patients with blood disorders, those receiving organ transplants, being treated for burns, or undergoing cancer […]
— press release from Families Living Violence Free April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual assault is an act in which a person sexually touches another person without that person’s consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will. If you or someone you know is a victim of […]
— submitted by Arthur Falkner Please come out and support the Kiwanis Annual Azalea Sale on Fri., April 13th 1-6 p.m. and Sat., April 14th 7 a.m. -4 p.m. Located on Dabney Drive in front of Wendy’s. We will have 1 and 3 gallon Azalea’s, Helleri Holly, Knock-out roses and Various Shrubs.
