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.
— information submitted by Ken Stegall Our church BBQ Chicken Plates will be prepared on Friday the 6th of April. These will be 1/2 BBQ Chicken with coleslaw, potato salad, bread, and cake. Lunch will be take out only, and dinner will be eat in or take out. No tickets required; we will sell until […]
— WIZS has been asked to announce Are you struggling at school or work? Do you need extra support at school or work? On Saturday, April 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mission Legacy will host a public informational workshop. The workshop is called: Understanding School, College, and Work Accommodations. The workshop will provide information on […]
— NEWS RELEASE FROM GRANVILLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE HOSTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY LUNCHEON Allison S. Capps, Assistant District Attorney, 9th Prosecutorial District, Guest Presenter The Granville County Chamber of Commerce, together with Franklin, Warren and Vance Chambers, are, once again, sponsoring the annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon. This year’s event is […]
In an email to WIZS News, Dr. Stan Winborne with Granville County Public Schools said, “I am reaching out to let you know that we having a very exciting event for our families on Tuesday, April 10 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Granville Expo Center.” It is the first ever District Choice Fair […]
— submitted by Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk The Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, to discuss a possible stormwater ordinance and fee initiative, as well as budget discussions related to Public Works. This meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Large Conference Room at City […]
— courtesy VGCC The Vance-Granville Community College Alpha Sigma Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently brought home several awards from a regional gathering. Attending the Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Regional Convention in Myrtle Beach, S.C., March 9-11, were VGCC chapter President Brenda Ellis of Durham, chapter Vice President of Leadership Pamela […]
Be sure to listen to WIZS at 11 a.m. for Town Talk on Tuesday, April 3 as our guest Melanie Griggs will be live on the show with important information about Guardian Ad Litem in the four county area. The following information was distributed by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. What: Film Screening and Discussion […]
A significant portion of Beckford Drive is being “milled and filled” according to one of the Department of Transportation workers on site. He told WIZS News the work would continue for about a week unless there were weather related issues. If you use Beckford Drive as a cut through from Andrews Avenue to Dabney Drive, […]
— submitted by Camp Oak Hill Camp Oak Hill has an amazing opportunity that YOU can be part of!! Help us get kids to camp with a DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR MATCHING GIFT! An anonymous donor is offering a super gracious match. Be part of this amazing gift. Every dollar is doubled up to $27,000! Visit […]
