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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WFDD's David Ford wondered how the drought conditions plaguing central North Carolina are impacting outdoor adventure companies that rely on the area's rivers for business. He found the answer for this edition of Carolina Curious. -
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $495,982 to Watauga County Emergency Services to launch a new Mobile Integrated Health program. -
After a year of review and information gathering, Randolph Public Health, in collaboration with Randolph Health, has released its assessment of community health. Next, they will develop community health improvement plans. -
A Catawba College-YouGov survey of 1,000 North Carolinians showed a broad bipartisan consensus for celebrating the Declaration of Independence. Differences emerged over the question of how closely the U.S. is living up to the principles expressed in the nation's founding document. -
The brightly colored, 12-foot, aluminum guitar sculpture symbolizes Currin’s love of music, family and bringing people together. -
High Point celebrates its annual R&B Soul Picnic this weekend. The outdoor music and dancing festival began in 2022 to reunite people after months of isolation during the pandemic. -
Greensboro Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter touted the Gate City's successes in sports, economics, education and more. She also laid out a long-term vision based on things like talent retention and geographic equity. -
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.
