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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With new sponsorship and additional venues, the Phuzz Phest music festival is set to return to downtown Winston-Salem for the first time since 2016. -
A new public art initiative will support Greensboro artists as they transform bus shelters into public works of art that reflect their community's stories, values, and lived experiences. -
On Monday, NCA&T will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest. A&T students Kieren Nite, Ariyanna Clark-Drew, and Zayveon Davis share their reflections on the slain civil rights leader and how his life has impacted theirs nearly 60 years after his death. -
Next month, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts will launch its new Junior Appalachian Music program for students aged 11 to 17. -
Hundreds of people braved the cold temperatures and wind to celebrate the life of Renee Nicole Good and protest the recent violent arrests carried out by federal agents in cities across the country. -
After five months of construction, Cone Health's Urgent Care in Burlington has nearly doubled its square footage. -
Winston-Salem's Northern Beltway project is set to reach a construction milestone this summer with the completion of its Eastern Loop. -
Greensboro's Department of Transportation is studying where to place five new red light cameras to help improve safety at the most dangerous intersections in the city. -
The German Men's National Team has chosen Winston-Salem for its training location this summer. The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11. -
The Camel City Coach Company and the Bahnson Company building have been nominated by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to join the National Register of Historic Places.
