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 Reverend Prince Edward Graves Recovery and Treatment Center opens on Thursday, February 12. The center, managed by the nonprofit Daymark Recovery Services, will address the need for long-term residential recovery services in Guilford County. -
It explores the lives of free and enslaved African Americans in Guilford and Rockingham counties from the 1700s to emancipation. -
In-person early voting begins on Thursday, Feb. 12, and ends on Feb. 28. The North Carolina State Board of Elections shared tips for voters ahead of the primary. -
Greensboro has a new resident: a giant robot and its winged companion. It's the latest public artwork to be installed in the Gate City. -
The Forsyth County Board of Elections is inviting students to enter the "I Voted" sticker contest. The winning design will be printed and distributed to voters in the upcoming General Election this November. -
“To Form a More Perfect Union” features a collection of African American stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service to commemorate historic civil rights milestones. -
Bus fares for fixed routes and shared ride services are free today in Greensboro in recognition of Transit Equity Day. -
Former Winston-Salem State University Chief Strategy Officer Shannon Henry has been chosen to lead the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. -
Cold, dry conditions from the recent winter storm created powdery snow that's more easily removed from roadways. -
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office K-9 program began in the 1990s and currently has 10 canines in the program. The most recent was sworn in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
