David Ford
Before his arrival in the Triad, David had already established himself as a fixture in the Austin, Texas arts scene as a radio host for Classical 89.5 KMFA. During his tenure there, he produced and hosted hundreds of programs including Mind Your Music, The Basics and T.G.I.F. Thank Goodness, It's Familiar, which each won international awards in the Fine Arts Radio Competition.
As a radio journalist with 88.5 WFDD, his features have been recognized by the Associated Press, Public Radio News Directors Inc., Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals, and Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas. David has written and produced national stories for NPR, KUSC and CPRN in Los Angeles and conducted interviews for Minnesota Public Radio's Weekend America.
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The German Men’s National Soccer Team chose Winston-Salem as its home base for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The four-time World Cup champions set up headquarters at Graylyn Estate and training facilities on the Wake Forest University campus. -
The National Park Service approved the nomination of The Historic Magnolia House as a Green Book Resource. It also established a pathway for all of North Carolina's 327 Green Book sites to pursue similar recognition. -
After 14 years, Peter Perret will pass the baton to the next leader of the Philharmonia of Greensboro. His final concert will feature music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Sergei Prokofiev. -
The North Carolina Folk Festival has released its second round of eclectic artists, from a mix of Moroccan blues and psychedelica to Native American drumming and indie rock. -
The International Black Theatre Festival's new season features performances by Hamilton star Jimmie "JJ" Jeter and legendary Broadway actor Phylicia Rashad. -
The May 19 fire in Lexington destroyed iconic buildings and mainstay businesses downtown. Architects and engineers are assessing what may be salvageable. -
This year's Special Olympics North Carolina will feature nearly 1,700 Special Olympians and Unified partners competing in events ranging from basketball and gymnastics to swimming and volleyball. -
In Greensboro's RISE Infill program, the city partners with private lenders to close financing gaps for eligible projects in reinvestment areas and corridors. -
WFDD listener Craig Fansler recalls Winston-Salem being designated a USA Cycling Olympic training site several years ago: "I just want to know whatever happened to that project and why it seemingly just kind of vanished." We find out on this week's installment of Carolina Curious. -
As renovation on the North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem continues, the organization will continue its community outreach blocks away from its earliest beginnings on 4th Street downtown.
