Hometown: Salisbury, NC

Family: Married to Jtan; one son, Kyle who is currently attending Appalachian State University

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Career: Announcer/sales rep for WSTP/WRDX radio, Salisbury, NC; football color announcer, Appalachian Sports Network for Appalachian State University Mountaineer football. David grew up watching WBTV...it was the only TV station he ever wanted to work for.  His biggest stories include the Pillowtex/NC Research Campus developments over the years, NASCAR related stories, and my coverage and follow ups on Hurricane Katrina and the local connections to that disaster and recovery.

Beat: Bureau reporter covering Charlotte and all points north including Salisbury, Concord, Kannapolis and Statesville.

Honors: Hixson Award, Kiwanis International, 1999 (for public service); Distinguished Lt. Governor and Distinguished Club President, Carolinas District, Kiwanis International

Hobbies: Church activities, family, music (Beatles) and sports (NASCAR, St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Washington Redskins football)

Favorite Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Redskins and Richard Petty

Favorite Foods: Shellfish; shrimp, lobster, and hot dogs from Hap's In Salisbury.

Email: dwhisenant@wbtv.com