Jon Evans

Anchor/Assistant News Director

Wilmington, NC

Jon Evans is marking his 38th year in television news in 2021 and his 44th year in broadcasting. He anchors “WECT News at 5:30”, co-anchors “WECT News at 6pm” and “WECT News at 11pm” with Frances Weller, and co-anchors “WECT News at 10” on Fox Wilmington with Ashlea Kosikowski. Jon also hosts and produces the award-winning “1on1 with Jon Evans” podcast, available on all major podcast apps.

Jon came to WECT as an anchor/reporter in 2008 after working at the ABC affiliate in Wilmington starting in 1992. He was named WECT’s Assistant News Director in 2016. He also leads the station’s political coverage and oversees the newsroom’s student internship program.

Jon’s awards include being a five-time TV News Anchor of the Year from Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013) in Division II. He has also won several first-place awards, including Best Podcast and Best Hard News Feature in 2020 for his story “Hurricane Florence: Memories of Mercer Avenue”.

In the community, Jon has donated his time to several service organizations as an emcee or event host, including JDRF, Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Communities in Schools and The Willie Stargell Foundation and others. He is currently on the board of the Purple Heart Foundation of North Carolina.

Jon and his wife Sheila have been married since 1985. They have three adult children, Jonathan, Monica and Abby, and their grandson Jack will turn two years old in 2021. Jon and Sheila share the house now with Henry, their 12-year-old chocolate lab who keeps Jon busy during the morning hours and Sheila busy at night.

You can get in touch with Jon several ways:

Email: jevans@wect.com

Facebook: JonEvansWECT

Twitter: JonEvansWECT

YouTube: JonEvansTV

Awards:

4-time 1st Place RTDNAC ""TV News Anchor of the Year"" (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
1st Place 2012 RTDNAC General News ""Eugenics""
1st Place 2013 RTDNAC Health & Medicine ""Cara's case: The Adult Home Care Crisis""
1st Place 2013 RTDNAC Investigative ""Dereliction of Duty""
1st Place 2014 RTDNAC General News ""The Fort Hood Fight""
1st Place 2017 RTDNAC Political ""Trump campaigns in Wilmington"" "

Education:

King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Communications major, minor in English

Podcasts:

1-on-1 with Jon Evans

Recent Articles by Jon

School systems working to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

Employees of Bladen County Schools will be able to get COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, February 24, the first day they are eligible under the state’s vaccination plan. Other county school systems are working to get educators vaccinated when doses become available.

Jon Evans and Kassie Simmons

Published February 23, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Greta Van Susteren has hosted shows on all three major cable networks in her 25-year television career. She is the guest on this week's episode of the "1on1 with Jon Evans" podcast, looking back at that career and how a toga party played a part in making it happen.

Jon Evans

Published February 19, 2021 at 10:18 AM

Bill introduced in NC House to address growing litter problem along state roads

After local leaders raised concerns regarding increasing amounts of litter along roads and highways across southeastern North Carolina, lawmakers from the region have signed on as sponsors to House Bill 100, the Highway Cleanup Act.

Jon Evans

Published February 17, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Brunswick County to receive additional 400 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The state will send an additional 400 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Brunswick County this week, following a meeting County Commission Chairman Randy Thompson had with state officials on Monday.

Jon Evans

Published February 9, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Procession turnout helped Spec. Antonio Moore’s family through the darkest days

The family of a fallen soldier, Army Specialist Antonio Moore, says they received the strength needed to make it through their darkest days from thousands of strangers who showed up on a cold, grey Saturday afternoon to welcome him home.

Jon Evans

Published February 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Family of Spec. Antonio Moore expresses thanks for those who lined the procession route

The family of Army Spec. Antonio Moore said they felt the support of the thousands of people who lined streets in Wilmington one year ago today to welcome the fallen soldier home.

Jon Evans

Published February 1, 2021 at 5:10 PM

Cliff Cash hasn’t had many chances to make people laugh with his stand-up comedy since the pandemic hit. But fans can get their fill with 'Half Way There', Cliff’s new album that spent three days at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Chart.

Jon Evans

Published January 29, 2021 at 5:30 AM

SENC lawmakers receive committee leadership positions for 2021 General Assembly session

Lawmakers from southeastern North Carolina will hold leadership positions on several committees when North Carolina’s General Assembly reconvenes on Wednesday to begin the 2021-22 session

Jon Evans

Published January 26, 2021 at 1:47 PM

Trevor Donovan talks about his new Hallmark movie, and the chances of returning to Wilmington

Trevor Donovan, who starred in the military-themed Hallmark Christmas movie 'USS Christmas" which shot in Wilmington, talks about his new movie "Two for the Win", which premieres Saturday, January 16 on Hallmark Channel.

Jon Evans

Published January 13, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Rouzer, Tillis are on opposite sides of certifying electoral votes

Rep. David Rouzer and Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina are on opposite sides of Wednesday’s vote to certify the electoral votes cast in the 2020 presidential election.

Jon Evans

Published January 6, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Thalian Association Community Theatre receives unclaimed property check from NC Treasurer Folwell

The Thalian Association Community Theatre now has an extra $3,000 to continue its’ programs after North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell presented a check for unclaimed assets to the organization’s Executive Director Susan Habas.

Jon Evans

Published December 17, 2020 at 3:26 PM

Chris Everett, the award-winning producer and director of the documentary "Wilmington on Fire", is the guest on the "1on1 with Jon Evans" podcast, talking about the story he wants to tell in the follow-up to the 2015 film.

Jon Evans

Published December 11, 2020 at 5:30 AM

Seahawks’ comeback earns Siddle his first win as UNCW hoops head coach

Takayo Siddle now has his first victory as the Head Coach of the UNCW Men’s Basketball team

Jon Evans

Published November 27, 2020 at 8:12 PM

Emergency crews have responded to a house fire off Town Creek Road NE in Leland

Fire departments and emergency crews have responded to a structure fire behind a home along Town Creek Road NE in Leland.

Jon Evans

Published November 26, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Actress Jen Lilley’s latest project for The Hallmark Channel, "USS Christmas," brought her to Wilmington to shoot during the pandemic. Along with spreading holiday cheer through the movie, Jen also came up with a way to keep COVID-19 from canceling Christmas for families and children in need.

Jon Evans

Published November 25, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Bladen County Commissioner David Gooden alleges illegal votes in general election

Bladen County Commissioner David Gooden is refusing to concede to fellow commissioner G. Michael Cogdell in the 2020 General Election race for the final county-wide or at-large seat on the board.

Jon Evans

Published November 23, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Robin Moffitt nominated to fill open seat on Brunswick County Board of Education

Robin Moffitt of Oak Island has been nominated to join the Brunswick County Board of Education.

Jon Evans

Published November 20, 2020 at 10:45 AM

NHC GOP committee selects Wildeboer to replace Rivenbark on school board

The Executive Committee of the New Hanover County Republican party has selected Pete Wildeboer as the nominee to replace Bill Rivenbark on the New Hanover County Board of Education.

Jon Evans

Published November 19, 2020 at 9:37 PM

UPDATE: Brunswick commissioners rename courthouse to honor Judge Ola Lewis

Brunswick commissioners rename courthouse to honor Judge Ola Lewis, who passed away in December 2019 after a battle with liver cancer.

Jon Evans

Published November 16, 2020 at 7:59 PM

North Carolina’s State Treasurer Dale Folwell talks about priorities for a second term

As Dale Folwell prepares to begin a second term as North Carolina State Treasurer, he has laid out several priorities he would like the office to tackle in the next four years.

Jon Evans

Published November 16, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Speaker Moore nominated for fourth term leading N.C. House, would tie state record

The incoming House Republican Majority nominated Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) to a fourth term as presiding officer of the North Carolina House of Representatives

Jon Evans

Published November 16, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Approved absentee and provisional ballots do not appear to change close New Hanover County races

Jon Evans

Published November 13, 2020 at 12:10 AM

UPDATE: Bladen County Schools to close, Columbus, Pender and Brunswick County Schools to operate on a two-hour delay Friday, Nov. 13

Schools announce weather-related delays and closures for Friday, November 13, because of the impact of Tropical Storm Eta.

Jon Evans

Published November 12, 2020 at 11:14 PM

Ten votes separate two Bladen County Commissioners seeking reelection

The race for a seat on the Bladen County Board of Commissioners is tighter after elections officials added accepted absentee-by-mail and provisional ballots to the election results.

Jon Evans

Published November 12, 2020 at 1:45 PM

NC State Board of Elections updates outstanding absentee-by-mail and provisional ballot numbers

The North Carolina State Board of Elections now says there are approximately 94,900 outstanding absentee-by-mail ballots statewide that could be accepted and added to the general election results during the pre-canvassing process.

Jon Evans

Published November 9, 2020 at 2:15 PM

County Boards of Elections set meetings to approve provisional and remaining absentee ballots

Boards of Elections in southeastern North Carolina counties have set meetings to approve provisional ballots cast by voters on Election Day, and remaining absentee ballots received after the election but postmarked on November 3.

Jon Evans

Published November 6, 2020 at 3:39 PM

Takayo Siddle, the UNCW Men's Basketball Head Coach, is the guest on this week's episode of the "1on1 with Jon Evans" podcast, talking about keeping his team COVID-19 free, his journey to becoming a first-time head coach, and his special relationship with Coach Kevin Keatts.

Jon Evans

Published November 5, 2020 at 8:13 PM

NC State Board of Elections releases provisional ballot numbers for 2020 General Election

The North Carolina State Board of Elections on Thursday released a county-by-county breakdown of provisional ballots cast by voters on Election Day.

Jon Evans

Published November 5, 2020 at 1:08 PM

State Board of Elections releases details on outstanding absentee-by-mail ballots

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has released details of the approximately 116,00 outstanding absentee-by-mail ballots that could still be counted in 2020 General Election races

Jon Evans

Published November 4, 2020 at 7:08 PM

One-stop early voting dates, times and locations in southeastern North Carolina counties for 2020 General Elections

One-stop early voting runs from Thursday, October 15 to Saturday, October 31, in counties across North Carolina. Local Boards of Elections have set up several locations where voters can cast ballots ahead of Election Day, November 3.

Jon Evans

Published October 27, 2020 at 8:36 PM

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