This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is John Wortman!

A fourth grader at Ephesus Elementary, 10-year-old John Wortman is perhaps best known for “John News,” a series of YouTube videos begun in 2020 focusing on positive stories and fun excursions with young John taking viewers along for various field trips around town and beyond.

Listen to this week’s Hometown Hero segment below, and check in next week for another recognition of someone who is making a difference in our community!

Do you have someone who you’d like to nominate as a Hometown Hero? Click here to let us know about the good they’re doing around town!


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