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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Approaching the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene, conservation organizations and land managers continue their work rebuilding outdoor spaces that fuel ecotourism in western North Carolina. They're also fortifying them against future severe weather events. -
The roughly 250-seat, all-wing airplane designed for the middle market is expected to enter service in the early 2030s. -
North Carolina’s Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force convened in Winston-Salem Tuesday to discuss gang activity trends and how to counter them. Much of the conversation centered on youth. -
This year in the Piedmont, there have been 48 days of temperatures at ninety degrees or higher. That's more than ten days above normal for this time of year. -
This weekend, the North Carolina Transportation Museum will play host to the America 250 Locomotive Celebration, honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial. -
The State of Our Community event in Greensboro included awards to civic leaders, a roundtable discussion on the role universities play in fueling Greensboro's economic engine, and a new data platform to help business owners better connect with their market. -
In downtown Winston-Salem, the Courtyard by Marriott was sold, and the Hotel Indigo is listed for sale. The moves come as Forsyth's tourism grew 11% in the first six months of 2026. -
Students at UNC Greensboro and N.C. A&T State University share their thoughts following the recent State Board of Elections decision to approve Guilford County's early voting plan without on-campus voting sites at either school. -
Environmental activists and some citizens are expressing their concerns over what they're calling the National Park Service's “hazardous fuel reduction” plans. -
The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded a nearly $300 million grant to North Carolina’s Department of Transportation.
