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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Hurricane Helene damaged drinking water, wastewater and septic systems across the mountains of North Carolina. The EPA is dedicating hundreds of millions of dollars in long-term, zero percent interest loans to the Tar Heel State to help rebuild. -
Major General Joseph McNeil was one of the Black freshmen from North Carolina A&T State University who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter, sparking a national movement. McNeil passed away Thursday morning at the age of 83. -
The directing partners of Interval, "a space for the arts" in Winston-Salem, seek to present the work of a variety of underseen artists. -
The International Village Food and Music Festival takes place in Winston-Salem this weekend, where it will feature international cuisine, arts, crafts and more. -
Under state law, when a county board of elections fails to unanimously approve an early voting plan, the State Board of Elections is responsible for adopting a plan for that county. Davidson and Union County will proceed without Sunday early voting in the 2025 municipal elections. -
Greensboro launches Paint the Parks Purple campaign in honor of International Overdose Awareness DayThe city of Greensboro’s Community Safety Department staff members have tied purple ribbons to trees in LeBauer Park and Center City Park downtown and on the grounds of the City’s Melvin Municipal Office Building. The purple ribbons symbolize overdose awareness and prevention. -
Winston-Salem native and UNC School of the Arts alumnus Angus MacLachlan's new film "A Little Prayer" was filmed in his hometown. It will screen at AMC and independent theaters beginning August 29. -
The Greensboro Department of Transportation has released a draft of the Metropolitan Planning Organization's recommended project list for fiscal years 2028-2037. Residents and other interested persons are invited to review and comment on the documents through September 18. -
Randolph Community College is investing some $60 million into its new Liberty campus, and it will bolster current facilities in Archdale and downtown Asheboro. -
A leaking liquid propane gas tank inside of a Given Coffee Company food truck ignited causing a fire and explosion. The four people who sustained injuries are in stable condition but will require further medical attention.
