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.
— courtesy VGCC The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center will soon offer the “NC REAL Agricultural Entrepreneurship” program at two locations. The seven-week course is designed specifically to help local farmers and budding entrepreneurs succeed in developing profitable, environmentally-sound small farms or agricultural businesses. The class is scheduled to be offered at Granville Expo […]
— courtesy Granville County Public Schools Notice to Public and Press: As previously reported, professional cleaning crews have been hard at work cleaning Butner-Stem Elementary School over the past four days preparing it for retesting. Earlier this afternoon, Sunday September 3, an environmental laboratory testing service conducted air quality testing throughout the main building (building […]
Hurricane Irma’s potential to affect the local area will remain unclear a while longer. However, it is not too soon to scout around and make a list of what you may want and need in case emergency supplies and family preparedness items are needed. In a morning email to local officials and local preparedness teams, […]
Please see the press release below courtesy of FEMA. Remember, a donation is a powerful tool. And don’t be scammed. —– WASHINGTON – The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during and after a disaster. It is individuals, non-profits, faith- and community-based organizations, private sector partners, and governmental agencies […]
The Northern Vance High School football game versus Beddingfield is tonight. That game was scheduled long ago. The Southern Vance High School football game at North Lenoir originally schedule for Friday night has been moved up to tonight due to the threat of heavy rain. Listen Live on WIZS 1450 AM or online starting at […]
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers may now accept tips from Facebook via P3 App Click here to submit a tip online and install the app. Like H-V Crime Stoppers on Facebook here. The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers organization has once again made it easier for Hendersonians and Vance County residents to report crime in the community. Together with […]
For the second straight nationally observed holiday here in the United States, the local Henderson community has been marked by fire. Mid-morning today, The Little Hotel on Garnett Street, which provides rented apartments to its residents now, suffered heavy smoke and water damage due to an electrical fire in a room on the first floor. […]
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Raises over $10,000 at Annual Golf Tournament Henderson, NC – The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers raised over $10,000 during their 6th Annual Golf Tournament at Kerr Lake Country Club. The tournament took place on May 18th. Closest to the hole prizes were provided by Sams Furniture and Mattress Center, Carolina Carpet and Flooring […]
Corbitt trucks played a vital role in transportation around the world, all after being assembled right here in Henderson, NC. This role was especially evident during WWII. Now, Corbitt and The Corbitt Preservation Association will participate in the NC Transportation Museum’s Salute the Troops activities on July 1 and July 2. (Be sure to click […]
Free Concert Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Fox Pond
