Harold Johnson has been proud to call North Carolina home since 1958. He graduated from Statesville Senior High School and earned his degree in Economics from Lenoir Rhyne University.  Harold is a proud Marine and served at Camp Lejeune where he was an expert rifleman and honorably discharged.  He spent over three decades as an award-winning broadcast journalist on TV and radio for WSOC Channel 9 and WBT 1110 where he was tagged "The Big Guy." Harold served as Channel 9's Sports Anchor and Director, and was a 4-time EMMY winner as the Mid-South's Sportscaster of the Year. He retired from WSOC in 2006.

 

Harold met his lovely wife, Linda, in Statesville and they were married for 44 years before losing her to cancer. Harold and Linda have three children and nine precious grandchildren. Harold enjoys outdoor activities and gardening, and is a sports enthusiast for all of his grandchildren's events. He is an avid reader and history buff. Harold is a Christian and his faith is deep-rooted.