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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The Guilford County Democratic Party says social media posts by NC House candidate Shelly Headen “violate everything our party represents.” -
The controversy comes amid an ongoing debate over parental advisory labels on children’s books. -
The debate over a proposed Stokes County data center has drawn packed crowds for months. This week, residents made their last public appeals ahead of a final vote on the matter. -
FEMA is awarding Graham nearly $16 million to repair the Graham-Mebane Lake Spillway, which was damaged during Tropical Storm Chantal last year. -
A new report and the data center’s developer offer sharply different tax revenue estimates. -
North Carolina is set to become the first state in the country to begin voting in the 2026 midterm elections. -
FEMA is sending $137 million to western North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery and flood prevention. -
A Tennessee paving company wants to build an asphalt plant in Forsyth County. Residents say they’re concerned about environmental impacts and its proximity to homes and schools. -
State officials are urging Ronda leaders to dissolve the Wilkes County town’s charter, citing years of financial problems and critically low cash reserves. Residents will have a chance to weigh in Saturday. -
Hayden Hughes was fired last month after an internal investigation found his use of deadly force violated department policy.
