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 Board of Education Approves School Consolidations — The Following is a Press Release from Vance County Schools: The Vance County Board of Education approved at its March 19 meeting a plan to combine the middle schools and the high schools for the 2018-2019 school year. With the board’s action, Eaton-Johnson and Henderson middle […]
Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance County Animal Services, informed WIZS News of additional support from Community Partnership for Pets. In a press release, Nobles said, “Vance County Animal Services is pleased to announce that they are a recipient of a $5,000.00 Spay/Neuter Grant from Community Partnership for Pets.” The grant was applied for on March 12, […]
Executive Director Andrew Swanner, of Oxford Prepartory School, issued the following press release: Oxford Prep Receives USDA Funding for School Facility Acquisition Oxford Preparatory School (OPS), a free public charter school expanding to serve 6th-12th grades in Oxford, recently completed a real estate closing with a low cost loan from the USDA. After moving into […]
— submitted by OPS Softball Coach Tommy Anstead Friday (3-16-18) the Oxford Prep Griffins beat Franklin Academy by a score of 10 – 0. Another excellent pitching job by Jordan Dunn with 10 strike outs. Dunn had 1 hit 2 RBI, Kaci Roberson had 1 hit 1 RBI, MacKenzie Pendergrass had 2 hits 3 RBI, […]
In a press conference today, District Attorney Mike Waters announced the arrest of two suspects related to the Nancy and John Alford murder and arson case in Warren County. “Orders for arrest have been served on two individuals in this matter for the death of Nancy Alford. They are Kevin Munn and Lester Kearney, and […]
Press Release – Wednesday, March 14, 2018 On March 14, 2018 around 11:30 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 227-B Harrel Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival multiple people were located suffering from gunshot wounds. Their identity and condition cannot be released at this time. The Henderson Police Department along […]
Local attorney Jonathan Care, who happens to also be the attorney for Vance County, will speak at the West End Community Watch Meeting on March 20th. The topic will be estate planning. The watch group says, “All are welcome!” The meeting will take place at West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive.
One of the longest running Relay for Life of Vance County teams is “Angels Among Us.” This team has asked WIZS to announce it’s upcoming Bingo Night fundraiser which will take place at the Moose Lodge on Friday, March 23rd. Soup dinner will be from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. for just $8 and includes […]
— Press Release submitted by McGregor Hall Original Eagles Tribute Band, Hotel California, Performs Live In Concert On Friday, March 16 One of the world’s most beloved and best-selling rock bands, the Eagles have touched the hearts of millions with their classic rock music. Songs like “Take It Easy,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Witchy […]
Closings/Delays for 3-13-18 Granville County Schools staff have been out checking the status of roads this morning, and unfortunately, there are too many side roads and back streets that are still covered in sheets and patches of ice and slush, especially in the northern part of the county. These areas are simply too risky for […]
