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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Hot, dry weather and gusty winds have moved much of the Piedmont into 'very high' and 'extreme' threat levels for wildfires. -
Chaplain Seth Clark of the Ohio 10th Cavalry read the Emancipation Proclamation at St. Phillips Moravian Church in Salem, North Carolina, on May 21, 1865. This Friday, Juneteenth, that moment will be reenacted with costumed actors. The event is free and open to the public. -
More than 1,000 people gathered in Winston-Salem on Sunday to celebrate the launch of Forsyth Strong, a new civic coalition focused on housing, education and mental health. Local leaders publicly committed to meeting with organizers within the next 90 days. -
Cone Health is proposing a 56-bed, nearly 200,000 square-foot facility along I-74 and the Northern Beltway. -
After a recent close encounter with a black bear family in his mother's front yard, WFDD's David Ford quickly became Carolina Curious: What to do when you encounter these creatures? -
Piedmont Shakespeare Company is offering free performances, childcare services and ASL-interpreted performances to make performances accessible to everyone. -
The inaugural Fiddle & Fork Festival, sponsored by the Blue Ridge Music Center and The Bluffs Restaurant, will showcase Appalachian culture with a focus on crafts, cuisine and music. -
After nearly 12 years on the board, Forsyth County Commissioner Don Martin announced he will retire at the end of July. He was first elected following 19 years as superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. -
Bingham Park, which sits on a former toxic landfill in East Greensboro, is set for a major cleanup over the next two years. Community members learned more about how the city will go about it and shared their concerns during a public hearing on Tuesday, June 9. -
The German Men’s National Soccer Team chose Winston-Salem as its home base for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The four-time World Cup champions set up headquarters at Graylyn Estate and training facilities on the Wake Forest University campus.
