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.
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 […]
— press release Triangle North Healthcare Foundation is seeking partners to help measurably improve health in Vance, Warren, Franklin, and Granville counties, with the opening of the grant funder’s sixth grant cycle on March 15, 2018. To be considered for a grant with Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, you must represent a nonprofit organization, school, or […]
— courtesy VGCC Ardagh Group, a global leader in packaging solutions with a facility in Henderson, has established a new scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College. Once fully endowed, the Ardagh Academic Achievement Scholarship will be awarded to a VGCC student each year. Ardagh Group manufactures packaging for some of the world’s biggest brands. The company […]
REMINDER: Domestic Violence 101 Tuesday 6-7pm Families Living Violence Free (125 Oxford Outer Loop, Oxford, NC) WEEK SIX: PERSONAL BOUNDARIES Office: 919-693-3579 Crisis: 919-693-5700 Hispanic Crisis 919-690-0888 Website: www.flvf.org
NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Board of Education will meet in a Closed Session for Personnel/Attorney Client Privilege in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), 143-318.11 (a)(3), 143.318.11 (a)(5) and Section 115C-321 on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. at the Board of Education Administrative Offices, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina. The next scheduled […]
The Vance County Commissioners’ meeting previously scheduled for tonight has been postponed until Thursday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m. due to inclement weather.
The Henderson City Council meeting previously scheduled for this evening, March 12, 2018 was postponed until Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. because of inclement weather.
— submitted by Terri Hedrick, Public Information Officer, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools are closing early today due to inclement weather. Elementary and high schools are dismissing students at 12:30 p.m. and middle schools are dismissing students at 12:45 p.m. today. All after school activities are cancelled for today. The Vance County Board of Education meeting […]
