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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Hotel revenue was up by about 10% last fiscal year, to more than $140 million. -
Winston-Salem City Council has cleared the way for Wake Forest University to secure cheaper borrowing costs for its new office building at The Grounds. -
The town of Summerfield has turned over the results of an internal investigation to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, alleging potential criminal wrongdoing by former employees. -
The decision comes after a video began circulating on social media in which the instructor referenced Kirk’s assassination, calling it karma. -
At a Thursday meeting, several residents called out Forsyth County Board Chair Don Martin after a public clash with Commissioner Shai Woodbury. -
Local leaders are weighing financial packages to lure a chemical company referred to as "Project Touchdown" to Winston-Salem. -
County officials are worried that updated vaccine eligibility rules may reduce access and leave more people unprotected. -
A viral traffic stop video posted to social media earlier this year led to calls for changes to police search policies. After reviewing the full body camera footage of the incident, the mayor is standing by the police department. -
North Carolina helped launch a searchable database of Juul’s internal records — revealing marketing strategies that hooked kids. -
Council members voted Tuesday to lease developers city-owned land at a rate of $1 per month, clearing the way for the 5,000-seat amphitheater.
