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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Misophonia is a little-known condition that causes certain people to experience significant impairment from symptoms triggered by certain sounds. A UNCG graduate researcher is looking at early childhood behaviors or symptoms that may increase one's risk for developing the disorder later in life. -
On Thursday, Guilford County’s Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Victor Isler as the new county manager. Isler has 17 years of local government experience building community partnerships and implementing public policy. -
Several alumni from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts were nominated for this year's Emmy Awards, which recognize excellence in television and streaming programming. Nominations were announced virtually on Tuesday, July 16. -
North Carolina lawmakers take another look at the state's film and TV industries and how to best support them. -
*Editor's note: Mebane has since updated their water advisory. You can find the latest here.To preserve diminished water resources due to Chantal flood damage to the local treatment plant, Mebane non-essential businesses are temporarily closed. Residents are being told to use city water only for medical requirements, showers, restroom usage, and when bottled water is unavailable. -
For the second year in a row, NASCAR season will kick off in the historic Bowman Gray Stadium. -
In the wake of last week’s shooting by a Winston-Salem teenager, questions are emerging about the role that parents, police, and society may play in fueling violent outbreaks like this one. -
After further investigations over the weekend showed a vehicle was involved in a July 4 shooting incident, the WSPD has added charges for the juvenile suspect and his parent. -
On July 4, hundreds of protesters gathered on Market Street in downtown Greensboro to protest Trump administration policies, from ICE funding to Medicaid cuts. -
The Moravians living in Salem were the first North Carolinians to celebrate Independence Day. But theirs was a Day of Thanksgiving for Peace.
