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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Following an increase in early voting and total ballots cast, Board of Elections officials say Tuesday's primary election went well. -
Five Forsyth County voters spoke with WFDD about what drove them to the polls on Tuesday. -
Food pantry workers in the High Country are seeing a spike in the number of clients they serve following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. -
With a steep drop in the number of flu patients, Cone Health and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist are lifting visitor restrictions that had been in place since December. -
Taxation, safety and education are among the key topics that Davidson County Board of Commissioners candidates hope to address. -
Following a turbulent year that led to the Eastern Music Festival's dissolution, the five-week summer music program is back under a new name: Eastern Festival of Music. -
Four Republican candidates are on the ballot for the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners primary election. -
The North Carolina film industry fared reasonably well last year economically, but challenges linger. -
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was a beloved alumnus of North Carolina A&T State University. On Tuesday, Aggie students paused to share their thoughts on his lasting legacy. -
Actor Richard Thomas portrays Mark Twain in Hal Holbrook's Mark Twain Tonight! at the Tanger Center in Greensboro this Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
