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Stephon Ferguson is a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, a product of the Cumberland County Schools, and a Veteran Sergeant of the U.S. Army, having served most of his military career here at Fort Bragg as an Airborne Expert Field Medic. He has earned undergraduate degrees from Fayetteville State and Georgia State Universities and a Master's and Doctoral degree from Morehouse School of Religion at ITC.
After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Ferguson followed his passion for Radio and Broadcasting. He begin his radio career at WLRD 107.7 FM doing voiceover work and later landing the midday personality slot. One month after the tragedy of 9-11, Ferguson begin working as a news reporter for Fayetteville's first radio station, WFNC, where he went by the name Steve Blackmon. He provided daily news for the Cumulus Broadcasting stations incl. Q-98, Rock 103, and WMGU 106.9. He also hosted shows on WIDU 99.7 and WCCG 104.5.
Ferguson has a passion for people and has spent his life in service. He served our nation in the US Army as a medical NCO. For a long time Ferguson has been a vital part of this city, serving on various boards and commissions across Fayetteville. He was a charter member of Fayetteville's Ethics Commission and most recently served on the Fayetteville Planning Commission and as a member of the King's Grant Homeowners Association board of directors.
In 2023 Ferguson was awarded NC Governor's Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state's highest recognition for service.