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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Forsyth County’s proposed budget includes a 1.68-cent property tax increase, less than a year after many homeowners saw higher bills from property revaluations. County leaders say slower revenue growth and reduced state funding left few alternatives. -
NCA&T has won a federal grant to support a project designed to boost production of a trendy “superfood” in North Carolina. The goal is to help local farmers tap into a growing market. -
Dozens of residents spoke out against proposed Duke Energy rate hikes at a hearing in Winston-Salem, with some warning that higher power bills are already forcing families to choose between electricity and food. -
A fight inside a downtown bar in Winston-Salem escalated into multiple altercations in the street late Tuesday. Police say officers used pepper spray to disperse a crowd of hundreds. -
City officials say next year’s budget is tight, with inflation driving up costs. Fire trucks alone have nearly doubled in price in recent years. -
After a community vote, two forested islands in the Yadkin River now have a name. More than 250 people weighed in, with a write-in choice coming out on top. -
What happens to community health if a data center moves in nearby? We asked a researcher who’s studying the issue for this week's Carolina Curious. -
A proposal to cut Forsyth County leaders’ terms in half is no longer on the table at the North Carolina Statehouse. Lawmakers dropped the measure after local pushback. -
An investigation found the university improperly distributed $5 million in financial aid over an eight-year period. -
Investigators say the incident began as a planned fight between two teenage girls that drew a crowd of about 15 people.
