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 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. -
People on the eastern side of Forsyth County have experienced interruptions in water service today. -
The Winston-Salem Open player entry list features former winners and rising stars. -
The mountain town of about 130 people in Ashe County will play host once again to the Appalachian and folk music Fly Around Festival. Proceeds raised will go toward continued restoration efforts due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. -
With rising case numbers of cyclosporiasis across the U.S. and in North Carolina, today’s Carolina Curious looks at how we define an official outbreak for something like this. -
The North Carolina Health Care Affordability Commission held its first meeting this week to make healthcare more affordable for North Carolinians without sacrificing quality. The state currently ranks 50th in the nation for costs and 42nd for outcomes. -
Retired Sergeant Robert Grier integrated the Winston-Salem Fire Department more than a decade before racial segregation was outlawed in the United States. He died this past weekend at the age of 104. -
The Department of Homeland Security recently released information indicating that the total was 1,599. There are about 7.8 million registered voters in the state. -
Novant Health's new primary care model offers patients in-person, hybrid and virtual-first options. -
Location data on the alleged victim's phone has led to more questions for the alleged assault victim in the June 30 incident that originally was described as having taken place at Tanglewood Park.
