Today on the John Hancock Show: John reacts to the news of Patriot's owner Robert Craft, the Nike stock fallout after the shoe blow-up, and Charlotte Business Journal's Managing Editor Erik Spanberg joins us. Don't forget about the big weekend and your calls! Right here on News Talk 1100 & 99.3 WBT!

Could the controversial 9th district race be drawing to a close?  Mark Harris calls for a new election.  'I Read the News Today'.

Today on the John Hancock Show: it's the fateful night of college basketball UNC vs Duke. John has some thoughts on the rivalry as well wonders how long those goldfish you get from the fair can live. Your calls and more right here on News Talk 1100 & 99.3 WBT!

A student at South Mecklenburg High School was found in possession of a firearm on campus today while classes were still in session.  'I Read the News Today'.

Today on the John Hancock Show John and the other essential personal are the only ones in the building. Let's see what in their desks shall we? We cover the NBA All Star Game over the weekend, the Daytona 500, and John has a quiz for you. Can you score 100%? All that and more right here on News Talk 1100 & 99.3 WBT.

NBA All-star weekend is officially upon us! The NBA Celebrity game is tonight at the Bojangles coliseum.  The Rising Star challenge will take place tonight at the Spectrum Center at 9 o'clock.  Tomorrow night, both Curry brothers and Kemba Walker will play.  Sunday is the official All-star game.   'I Read the News Today'.

President Donald Trump is expected to both sign a spending bill and declare a national emergency to secure funding for his wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Today on the John Hancock Show: John talks about the upcoming celebrities coming to Charlotte for the NBA All Star Game, may or may not include Old Jeezy. Plus we take your calls on the state of illegal immigrants in Charlotte. All that and more right here on News Talk 1100 & 99.3 WBT!

Noah and Mark Rupp of Noah's Arc Project join us in the studio today!  Check out noahsarkprojectusa.org to donate to their cause and see what this mission is all about!  'I Read the News Today'.

Today on the John Hancock Show: John goes over the "looming" government shutdown, the history of famous people at Julian Price Place, and we strike up the pitch pipe when John welcomes Gold Standard Chorus into the studio. All that and more right here on News Talk 1100 & 99.3 WBT.