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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A state investigation. Ethics complaints. And a sudden resignation. Greensboro City Council has a lot on its plate ahead of Tuesday's meeting. -
More than two dozen municipalities will hold local races this fall, including Greensboro, where four city council seats and the mayor’s office are up for election. -
The SBI confirmed Thursday that the agency began its investigation late last week following a referral from the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office. -
A judge ruled Montgomery violated the terms of his probation on a 2023 fraud conviction. -
The report shows guns were involved in roughly 80% of homicides over the past decade in Guilford and Forsyth counties. -
A property tax dispute in Guilford County has reached the NC Senate, and it could change how Greensboro's borders are drawn. -
Part of the funding will support infrastructure improvements, as the city braces for growth tied to aviation manufacturer JetZero. -
The tax hike was a major point of contention during Monday’s hours-long meeting. Several community members spoke during the public comment period, urging commissioners to avoid cuts to the school district and library system. -
On Monday, the council voted to approve next year's budget, which includes a tax increase. And, members tabled a decision on changes to firefighter benefits amid pushback. Catch up on what happened at this week's meeting. -
New data shows total employment in the Winston-Salem metro area rose nearly 2% over the past year. That’s about one and a half times faster than the statewide rate.
