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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Vice President J.D. Vance was at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro Monday to rally support for U.S. Senate Candidate Michael Whatley, who is locked in a tight race with former Governor Roy Cooper. -
Townships in North Carolina began during the Reconstruction Period to organize and oversee huge tracts of land. WFDD listener Carolyn Rhode wanted to know how they're used today. -
Established in 1866, First Waughtown Baptist Church's legacy will be commemorated during this weekend's 160th anniversary celebration. -
The city of Greensboro will now allow property owners on or near the Downtown Greenway to change their property status to Central Business zoning with fewer redevelopment restrictions. -
The Triad's labor force is down from this time last year, but has remained resilient in the face of economic headwinds. -
Representatives from Urban Land Institute Charlotte presented housing recommendations to Greensboro leaders, and addressed related issues like population density, zoning barriers and financing. -
North Carolina A&T State University has been awarded $10 million to expand the school's capacity for research in areas of artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber resilience and quantum systems. -
Retired Randolph Community College president Bob Shackleford spent 22 years as a military chaplain before starting his education career. Two days after the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, he was sent to Washington, D.C., to counsel people affected by the attack. -
On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 in favor of dissolving Ronda's town charter. -
The Reynolds Boulevard Mural in Winston-Salem celebrates the people and history behind the 150-year-old company and the city it helped grow.
