1on1 with Jon Evans

Jon Evans of WECT-TV
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1on1 with Jon Evans

Jon Evans of WECT/Fox Wilmington is in his 40th year of television news. He's asked a lot of questions, and you've seen or heard the answers on his newscasts. Jon is now asking different questions, going in-depth with interviews and learning things that only a few people know. Politicians, business leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers - you'll know them better after hearing them go "1 on 1 with Jon Evans."

  1. Ben Folds: Acclaimed singer/songwriter helps Western NC Hurricane relief

    7 HR. AGO

    Ben Folds: Acclaimed singer/songwriter helps Western NC Hurricane relief

    Ben Folds, the acclaimed singer/songwriter and founder of the 90’s indie rock band Ben Folds Five, is returning to his home state of North Carolina to headline From Wilmington With Love, a benefit concert supporting Hurricane Helene relief. But there’s more on the platinum-record selling performer’s plate. Folds is preparing to record a live performance with the National Symphony Orchestra, and releasing his first collection of Christmas songs, called Sleigher.

    29 min
  2. Mike Oblinger: UNCW’s Athletic Director and the Future of the Front Porch

    SEP 20

    Mike Oblinger: UNCW’s Athletic Director and the Future of the Front Porch

    Mike Oblinger took over as Athletic Director at UNCW in April of 2023, coming to Wilmington from the University of Connecticut where he worked alongside coaches and administrators who won several national championships. Oblinger brings years of experience in fundraising and administration, looking to take Seahawk athletics to the next level, while ensuring the front porch is in great shape.

    40 min
  3. Major Frank Zastoupil: Once a Blue Angel, always a Blue Angel

    SEP 6

    Major Frank Zastoupil: Once a Blue Angel, always a Blue Angel

    They fly at 400 miles per hour in fighter jets that are inches apart. The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron has entertained crowds for decades with precision mid-air maneuvers, and U.S. Marine Corps pilot Major Frank Zastoupil had one of the best seats in the house. Major Zastoupil, who is now stationed in North Carolina, is featured in new movie called The Blue Angels, which takes you behind the scenes and into the cockpits of those blue and gold aircraft for an entire season.

    40 min
  4. Erika Arlee & Kristi Ray: Award-winning filmmakers who put females out front

    MAY 24

    Erika Arlee & Kristi Ray: Award-winning filmmakers who put females out front

    Erika Arlee and Kristi Ray are kindred spirits. A casting call on Craigslist brought them together a decade ago, sparking a friendship that helped launch their production company, Honey Head Films. Their mission is to tell strong stories from the often-overlooked female perspective. The duo’s debut feature film, the multi award-winning A Song for Imogene, is resonating with festival audiences across the country.

    58 min
  5. Jessica Holmes: NC’s State Auditor has gone from Pender County to public service

    APR 5

    Jessica Holmes: NC’s State Auditor has gone from Pender County to public service

    When Jessica Holmes took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s State Auditor in December 2023, she added another “first” to her growing list of accomplishments. It’s even more impressive when you learn Jessica Holmes experienced homelessness as a child while growing up in Pender County. But thanks to adults who took the time to care, several life-changing moments sent Jessica on her path toward public office, and public service.

    51 min
  6. Kayla Thompson: Grinding to take her golf game to the LPGA Tour

    MAR 22

    Kayla Thompson: Grinding to take her golf game to the LPGA Tour

    Kayla Thompson had success as a member of the West Bladen High School and UNCW women’s golf teams. Since turning professional in 2019, Kayla has chased the dream of earning her card and playing on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour. After several years of ups and downs, Kayla has now earned the chance to take her game to the next level, and she’s working harder than ever to make it happen.

    47 min
  7. Kody Kinsley: From NC to DC and back, just in time for Covid and Medicaid expansion

    MAR 1

    Kody Kinsley: From NC to DC and back, just in time for Covid and Medicaid expansion

    Kody Kinsley’s life came full circle in 2023. The man who grew up in Wilmington without health insurance helped roll out a program that will provide coverage for 600,000 North Carolinians. That’s the latest accomplishment for the state’s Health and Human Services Secretary, whose career of firsts has combined his two passions, health care and public service.

    45 min
  8. Terry Hayes: Back at his storytelling best with "The Year of the Locust"

    FEB 2

    Terry Hayes: Back at his storytelling best with "The Year of the Locust"

    Terry Hayes found international success when his 2014 debut novel I am Pilgrim became a critically-acclaimed best seller. But in achieving his lifelong ambition, the former journalist and Hollywood screenwriter suddenly found himself in an abyss, searching for the emotional drive to take readers on another page-turning thriller ride. Now, with The Year of the Locust, Hayes has found his groove again, delivering a masterful, suspense-filled espionage story that breaks the mold of today’s spy genre.

    1h 12m
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Jon Evans of WECT/Fox Wilmington is in his 40th year of television news. He's asked a lot of questions, and you've seen or heard the answers on his newscasts. Jon is now asking different questions, going in-depth with interviews and learning things that only a few people know. Politicians, business leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers - you'll know them better after hearing them go "1 on 1 with Jon Evans."

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  • Creator
    Jon Evans of WECT-TV
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
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    1on1 with Jon Evans

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