In 1993, to celebrate Pinner's 30th anniversary with WIS, Governor Carroll Campbell awarded him the Order of the Palmetto for service to the state. In 1990, Pinner received the Toastmasters International District 58 Communications and Leadership Award. He has received the Rotary Club's Paul Harris Award and the Department of the Army Commanders Award for Public Service. In 1982, he was appointed "Emperor" of Little Mountain. Pinner has also received the Columbia Music Festival Association's "Lyre Award" for promoting the arts the 1986 Columbia College Medallion for outstanding service to the college and the community 1988 Columbia Advertising Club Person Of The Year and was initiated into Omicron Kappa Delta at Columbia College as an honorary member in 1990. In 1982, Governor Richard Riley named him a member of the Order of the Palmetto, and in 1983, the South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism department honored him with the state tourism award. In 1976, the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce presented him the South Carolina Tourism Award for his contribution to the growth and development of the tourism industry in South Carolina. He has also been honored by a number of state organizations. In 1967, Pinner received the national George Foster Peabody award for his work on The Knozit Show. He is a member of the Media Club, Some Legendary Old Broadcasters (SLOBS), Greater Columbia Community Relations Luncheon Club, Friday the 13th Club and Trinity United Methodist Church choir in Blythewood. Pinner serves as narrator and Master of Ceremonies for the youth concerts of the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra and is on the Philharmonic's Advisory Council. He serves on the board of the weatherboards, the Voice of AGAPE, Statewide Integrated Services for Senior Citizens, South Carolina Safe Kids, Blythewood Cultural Arts Association, and an ambassador of Honor Flight SC. Pinner is involved in many activities around the state and nation. After leaving the Army, Pinner returned to Jacksonville until joining WIS in 1963. During his service, he was stationed at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, where he managed the Armed Forces Radio station WFJX. In 1955, Pinner joined WMBR-TV/Radio (now WJXT-TV) in Jacksonville, Florida. He then returned home to New Bern to continue his broadcasting career. After graduating from high school, Pinner attended the University of North Carolina and also worked at Chapel Hill radio station WCHL. Pinner began his career in broadcasting at radio stations in New Bern and Morehead City, North Carolina, when he was fifteen. Currently, Pinner has taken a "reduction" from his prior duties as anchor of The 7:00 Report, weatherman for WIS Live at 5, co-host of WIS News Midday, and host of The Knozit Show. He still remains active at the station, as he can be seen on various newcasts on Fridays, thus dubbing him "Joe Friday." Since joining WIS, Pinner has been serving the station and Columbia in a variety of ways. Joe Pinner has been a part of the WIS family since 1963. Papa Joe has been a fixture on television screens in the Midlands for years, and Friday will be his last day in an official capacity with this station. COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - After more than 50 years at WIS News 10, we are announcing the retirement of longtime news personality Joe Pinner.
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