Beloved former WIS-TV personality Joe Pinner has passed away, as confirmed by his family on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Pinner began his career in radio before transitioning to television broadcasting, joining WIS in 1963, just a decade after the station’s inception. Over the course of his 55-year career at WIS, Pinner took on multiple roles, including co-host, anchor, and weatherman, but he was perhaps best known for his long-running role as ‘Mr. Knozit,’ the beloved children’s show host.<\/p>\n
Throughout his career, Pinner was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to broadcasting. He retired from WIS in 2018, leaving behind a legacy that spanned over five decades.<\/p>\n
His passing marks the end of an era for many who grew up watching him on television, and he will be fondly remembered by the South Carolina community.<\/p>\n
Congressman Joe Wilson issued this statement on the passing of Joe Pinner:<\/p>\n
“The passing of Joe Pinner, the beloved ‘Mr. Knozit,’ will be recognized as an institution who inspired so many young people to achieve the highest of their abilities. Roxanne and I will always cherish dear friends Peggy and Joe so devoted to the Midlands community betterment.”<\/p>\n
The Pinner family says there will be a memorial service held sometime in November. <\/p>\n