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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After just over one month on display, Thomas Dambo's "Little Sally" sculpture has garnered thousands of views. -
Wake Forest University professor Joel Tauber is an activist, artist and filmmaker whose work often focuses on the environment. His most recent project is raising awareness about what we put into our lawns. -
Winston-Salem's downtown amphitheater will now include more experience options for visitors. -
Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough is warning citizens about the rise in phone scams and raising awareness about people who use the names of local officers to persuade victims to pay. -
The Winston-Salem nonprofit is hosting a gathering Monday to remember those who died while experiencing homelessness. -
Infectious disease expert Dr. Christopher Ohl shares a roadmap on how to stay out of the hospital this flu season. -
Stokes County civic leader and U.S. Air Force veteran Chester Arzell Montgomery has given $3 million to help Novant Health's ability to advance breast cancer care in the Triad. -
As international student enrollment numbers drop across the country, WFDD's David Ford investigates how that trend is playing out in the Triad. -
WFDD's David Ford visits the orchestra pit, costume studio and props workshop at UNCSA to learn what goes on behind the scenes of Tchaikovsky's ballet. -
On Wednesday, Governor Josh Stein announced that 2025 was a record-breaking year for job creation.
