April Laissle
April Laissle is a reporter and WFDD's host of All Things Considered. Her work has been featured on several national news programs and recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association and the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Before joining WFDD in 2019, she worked at public radio stations in Ohio and California.
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Early voting turnout was stronger than recent cycles — and Democrats pulled more ballots statewide, despite a competitive GOP Senate race. -
A first-time candidate is taking on a longtime officeholder in the Democratic race for an at-large seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners -
Two incumbents face four challengers in the Davie County Board of Commissioners race. -
Nearly every North Carolina county is now in moderate to severe drought as the spring wildfire season ramps up. -
Seven athletes with North Carolina ties competed at this year’s Winter Olympics, including five Carolina Hurricanes players representing four different countries. -
Voters in Alamance County will narrow the field for the Board of Commissioners in the March 3 primary, with a total of eight candidates vying for four spots on the November ballot. -
Voter participation is nearly double what it was at this point in the 2022 election cycle.
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Financial relief could be on the way for businesses impacted by the 2022 fertilizer plant fire in Winston-Salem. -
Forsyth County’s expenses have jumped by about $90 million since 2022. Revenue hasn’t kept pace, and leaders are dipping into savings to cover the gap. -
North Carolina election officials are asking thousands of voters to add missing ID information before they head to the polls. Those who don't comply will be asked to cast provisional ballots.
