Columbia SC Radio: Brent Johnson Named PD At WZMJ

Brent Johnson

Brent Johnson  has joined Classic Hits WZMJ 93.1 The Lake as program director and morning show host.

Johnson, who will make his on-air debut on Jan. 2, 2019 at 6 am, has spent most of his 40-year radio career in the Columbia market, where he’s built a track record of broadcasting excellence and community service.

Midlands Media Group, LLC, led by Columbia residents Kirk Litton and Keith Stover, recently purchased WZMJ 93.1 The Lake.

Stover, managing partner of Midlands Media Group, said: “We’re excited to welcome an award-winning on-air personality with a huge, loyal following to our team. Brent has been a fixture in the Columbia community for many years. He’s a beloved, house-hold name with our listeners. In addition to his on-air talent, his programming expertise and knowledge of the market is a terrific asset for The Lake.”

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Johnson most recently served as operations manager for five stations in Columbia, where he’s been a morning personality for 27 years and host of a daily sports-talk show for 11 years. He has won the prestigious National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award, was the youngest ever on-air inductee into the South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association Hall of Fame and was selected for the 2018 South Carolina Broadcasters Association Merit Award for “Radio Sportscaster of the Year.”

"I am thrilled to be joining the locally owned team at 93.1 The Lake, which gives me a fresh start to do a live and local morning show again. January can't come soon enough" remarked Johnson.