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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As the fate of SNAP was being debated in Washington, many WIC recipients became confused and stopped attending appointments, even though the program was and is operating fully. -
Following a two-week investigation by four different county sheriff's departments across the Piedmont and other agencies, 23 individuals were arrested for allegedly attempting to engage in sexual abuse of a child. -
The Greensboro Transportation Advisory Committee met on Wednesday to discuss action items, including routine plan amendments and modifications, project updates and strategic reports. -
A new urban development pitch competition sponsored by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Calpe Labs looks to create compassion-centered solutions in historically under-resourced communities. The goal is to preserve neighborhoods, provide green spaces and prevent gentrification. -
The Greensboro History Museum first opened its doors on Armistice Day, 1925. The exhibit GHM100: Treasures. Legacies. Remix. opens a century later on Veterans Day with gems of the museum's collections as well as immersive experiences for visitors. -
WFDD's David Ford spoke with Jim Shaw ACE Academy Executive Director Alexandria Shaw about the impacts of the FAA's mandated slowdowns at airports, including Charlotte Douglas International. -
A four-day festival is being held in tribute to the centennial of the historic 1925 OKeh recording session in Asheville. -
International artist Thomas Dambo will unveil his latest 18-foot troll sculpture in High Point on Saturday. The work made of recycled wood took Dambo and his team of local volunteers two weeks to assemble. The Danish artist hopes it raises awareness of the value of trash in a consumerist society. -
Forsyth County Health and Human Services and local providers are working to find ways to sustain SNAP should the government shutdown drag on past November. -
"Interleavings" is the inaugural exhibition at Interval, a new arts space that's part of Winston-Salem's Marshall Street Project, an effort to revitalize the area with culinary and creative opportunities.
