Erik Spanberg of the Charlotte Business Journal joins John to talk about the latest in the Queen City.  BB&T merging with Sun Trust leaves much ambiguity for employees and members of both banks.  'I Read the News Today'.

NBC Sports NASCAR is headed to Charlotte.  BB&T and Sun Trust are merging and headquarters will be here in Charlotte.  'I Read the News Today'.

Today on the John Hancock Show: John has notes on the State of the Union last night, Nancy's face, and where's the best place to find love? All that and more right here on News Talk 1100 & 99.3 WBT!

Donald Trump will give the State of the Union address today.  WBT's own Vince Coakley will be broadcasting a Facebook live presentation in regards to the president's speech.  'I Read the News Today'.

Today on the John Hancock show: we react too all the Super bowl buzz in the news today, our favorite commercials during the game, and John will promise to leave his shirt on. All that and more right here on News Talk 1100 & 99.3 WBT!

Today on the John Hancock show: it's the Friday before the Super Bowl so who does John pick to win? Well now, that's half the fun. We are joined by Charlotte Business Journal's Managing Editor Erik Spanberg and it's time for the Big Weekend! All right here on News Talk 1100 & 99.3 WBT.

Ray Terry's foundation 'Put Tools in Schools' is an effort to keep tools and trade based classes in the curriculum.  'I Read the News Today'.

Today on the John Hancock Show: we were supposed to be talking about the State of The Union today but no. Instead, we have your calls on what you think the State of the Union is and should Bible literacy be taught in schools? All right here on News Talk 1100 & 99.3 WBT!