A Cheesehead by birth, Marc Hanna worked in both Wisconsin and Arizona before moving to his new home here in Rock Hill, SC. With a radio background in both news and commentary, Marc is a perfect fit for the WRHI Morning Show.

Marc is an avid reader of all genres of literature and also a classically trained violinist with a distinctive country and bluegrass bent.

Marc has already become involved with a number of community events, including Rock Hill's Main Street Live and looks forward to contributing more as time goes on.

You can catch him playing Rock Hill Parks and Rec softball during the week and singing karaoke on the weekends. He lives in Rock Hill with his beautiful girlfriend Mary and two cats, Sonny and JoJo, who all followed him from Packerland . You can e-mail Marc at Marc@WRHI.com.

Manning’s chief responsibility centers on his Managing Partner position with Our Three Sons Broadcasting LLC, the parent company of News - Talk AM 1340 WRHI and Interstate 107 (WRHM-WVSZ). When he’s not guiding the day-to-day operations of the business, Manning hosts "Straight Talk", a 30-minute public affairs and issues program heard every weekday from 12:30 - 1:00 PM.

Kimmel’s interest in national and local issues first led him to the news side of the business where he began his 30-year broadcasting career. He is a regular contributor to the award-winning Newstalk 1340 WRHI newsroom. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Manning’s Southern heritage (his grandfather was from Kentucky) led him to Rock Hill in 1984. A graduate of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, Manning is also a licensed pilot with a love of technology and all things electronic in nature.  And when he’s not on--or in--the air, you might find him riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle with Sheilah, his wife of 30+ years. The couple also has two grown sons, Manning and Singleton.

Manning is a firm advocate of a refreshing rarity in American broadcasting--locally owned radio. "Everything we do (at WRHI/WRHM/WVSZ) is centered on our community," says Kimmel. "We have an obligation to be its voice, to discuss the issues which affect us, and to ensure we keep our sense of community and the qualities which make this such an exceptional place to live. This is where we live, work, play and pray. Rock Hill and York County is just a great place to live."

Kimmel backs up his belief by being involved in the community. He is currently the Chairman of Christians to Feed the Hungry a non-profit organization which helps provide food and medical care to the indigent in our community.

A 40-year veteran of radio broadcasting, Our Three Sons Broadcasting LLC Managing Partner Allan Miller oversees the stations' team of account executives and is heavily involved in sports programming. He is the catalyst behind most of the station's promotions and can be heard every Friday from 9-10 AM as host of News - Talk 1340 WRHI's "Radio Auction" program. A firm believer in the power of radio, there's no better person to ask about the medium's ability to reach potential customers. "Dollar for dollar, time for time, there is no better value than radio advertising," says Allan.

A native of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Miller's career has taken him from country music morning drive disc jockey to the American Forces Radio Network, where he participated with the late Bob Hope on overseas USO tours. He is a U.S. Army veteran and a country music songwriter and musician. Allan has also been a successful race promoter/ announcer with NASCAR, the Winston Cup Series and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). Miller has also emceed hundreds of different public events and activities.

As an integral part of a locally owned radio partnership, Miller believes in giving back to his community. He has served as a chairman or member of dozens of civic boards and fundraising committees, both statewide and in York County, including as past chair and board president of Rock Hill's Come-See-Me Festival. Some of Miller's current community positions include:

• Chairman of the Culture and Heritage Commission of York County
• Vice- President of the South Carolina Broadcasters Association
• Vernon Grant Advisory Committee
• York County Sports Hall of Fame Nominating Committee
• Member American Legion, Country Music Association, Knights of Columbus,  National Motorsports Press Association and the Sertoma Club

Every organization needs a versatile individual that can easily morph from one task to another. At WRHI-WRHM-WVSZ, that person is Mario Washington. Mario is the program director for Our Three Sons Broadcasting. Washington also provides some play-by-play and color commentary during high school football and basketball broadcasts and is the station news correspondent to the York County Council and the Rock Hill School Board. Washington also hosts a one-hour Saturday morning show, "What's Happening", from 11 am -12 noon, that deals with the political, cultural, social and current issues important to Generation Y.

Mario first fostered his love of radio as a disc jockey at Winthrop University's WINR in 1998. A 2002 graduate of Winthrop, Washington also won awards for his hip-hop show on WINR and as a columnist for the Roddey McMillan Record, Winthrop's multicultural newspaper. 

A native of Fairfax, SC, Washington enjoys playing basketball, a sport in which he was a point guard in high school.

Noreen is the office manager for WRHI and Interstate 107 (WRHM-WVSZ). As an 11-year employee, Noreen's ambition has provided her the opportunity to explore every aspect of radio broadcasting. Beginning as the receptionist, she has delved into news, programming, board operating, training, computer technician, promotions, public relations, station tours, accounting, and traffic. Noreen is a specialist in the computer software that regulates the stations' traffic system and its interaction with the stations’ operating
 
Originally from New Jersey, Noreen currently resides in York County with her husband, Gregory Ruff, and their four children: De'juan-Gregory, Jaquana, Gregory-De'quan, & Shekinah. The transition from the North to the South was quite easy for her. She attributes the beginning of her morals, values, and integrity to her mother, a native of Rock Hill.
 
Noreen is also a licensed and ordained Evangelist in the State of South Carolina. She attends Rehoboth Agape Ministries in Rock Hill, SC. She is the choir director for the Rock Hill Concert Choir and a member of the PTO Board and the Student Improvement Council for Oakdale Elementary School in Rock Hill.
 
Noreen enjoys reading, public speaking, writing, and praise dancing. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

noreen@wrhi.com

Bonita has been with WRHI for four years as the station receptionist, administrative assistant and member of the Promotional Team.  Her objective is to make sure that all clients and customers that call in or come through the doors at WRHI-WRHM-WVSZ are satisfied with our service.

Bonita’s responsibilities include being the communication link between WRHI and the Rock Hill School District for our daily salute to each educator.  She is the administrative coordinator of the WRHI Radio Auction on Fridays and helps station personnel keep the public informed of any upcoming events in our area by compiling and updating our Community Calendar.  She is also a member of the WRHI / United Way Steering Committee for the "Toys-For-Happiness" Campaign.   

Born and raised in Rock Hill, Bonita has three children; daughter, DeNitra and twin sons, Jamari and Jamal.  She attends Mt. Zion Rock Grove Park Church of God where she is president of the choir and enjoys singing.  In her spare time Bonita likes to shop, decorate and league bowl.

Born in 1979, Rocky The Wonder Dog is the senior mascot of the area. Still as playful as when he was pup, Rocky is the highly visible and easily recognizable symbol of WRHI in our community.

Completely housebroken, Rocky has been on the scene of every major Rock Hill event for over two decades, including many area parades and festivals like the Annual Come-See-Me, the annual Easter Egg Classic and literally hundreds of live broadcasts.

Rocky is also heavily involved with programs for young people, such as Prom Pledge, DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and Communities in Schools.

Rocky is still holding out for a lucrative dog food endorsement.

Want to make a request for Rocky to appear at your community event? Download or print out the Rocky Request Form and mail it to the address listed. We will make every effort to schedule Rocky per your request.

Jerry Peterson’s booming voice has echoed weather information across major radio and television markets all over the country since 1956. He is an American Meteorological Society certified meteorologist and provides 24-hour weather information for WRHI and its sister station, WRHM FM 107. Peterson plays a crucial part on The Morning Show, honored in 2005 by the South Carolina Broadcaster's Association as the "Radio Program of the Year."

Jerry is quite a handyman. He completely renovated a historic downtown home here in Rock Hill with his wife, Melba and son, Scott, which they now operate as the city’s leading bed and breakfast. He originally became interested in broadcasting through Junior Achievement in junior high school and throughout his career has probably talked to over a million elementary school students about weather and broadcasting.

Jerry is a firm believer that radio has three enduring missions: Educate, entertain and inform. Radio is something that Jerry can’t seem to get enough of in spite of his semi-retirement several years ago.

"It’s in your blood. It’s something that lives with you forever," said Jerry. "Every time you turn on a radio, it draws you back in."

• Co-Chairman, "Rolling in Rock Hill" City House Painting for Needy
• Member, Historic Rock Hill
• Master Mason, Shriner
• Member, York County Travel and Tourism Committee

Jay is a native of Gastonia, North Carolina.  Jay spent numerous years in various parts of Georgia, as he says, "honing my radio skills" with numerous radio stations.  After winning a few awards along the way, Jay and his wife of 14 years, Amy... decided to bring it back a little closer to home.  Jay and Amy have 5 kids and live in downtown Rock Hill. 
 

Jay's loves are: God, family, work and he is an avid music and movie buff.

E-Mail Jay:  jaytaylor@wrhi.com