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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The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded a nearly $300 million grant to North Carolina’s Department of Transportation. -
Argentinian player Thiago Tirante, fresh off his win over former world number 1 Novak Djokovic, will head to the Triad to compete in the Winston-Salem Open. -
A small device that attaches to a Glock pistol slide turns the semiautomatic firearm into a fully automatic weapon. Two of the illegal handguns were seized by police in High Point earlier this month. -
The National Institutes of Health grant will support community health education, early detection and prevention of diseases like Alzheimer's, hypertension and diabetes. -
After experiencing what officials call the worst flooding since 1979, Surry County is cleaning up with help from local residents and volunteers from surrounding communities. -
The Gate City’s office for arts and culture is taking applications for this year’s Neighborhood Arts program competition. -
Former Appalachian State University Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, John Ross, was issued a discharge notice in June over multiple allegations of misconduct. He resigned on July 9. -
After two years of hosting NASCAR's Clash, Winston-Salem's historic Bowman Gray Stadium awaits a new, yet-to-be-determined event. -
It’s the business magazine’s first-ever ranking of historically Black colleges and universities. -
The North Carolina Folk Festival's Memorial Open Mic night recognizes the life and legacy of longtime Greensboro resident Matty Sheets. The late musician and songwriter curated open mics across the city for many years, creating a strong sense of community among artists.
