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88.5 WFDD presents Carolina Curious, a series where our reporters find answers to your questions. What have you also wanted to know about your community? From the serious to the quirky, anything goes. Check out past Carolina Curious episodes here to find out what questions we've already tackled.

We are a platform for young voices in our community to explore issues that they are passionate about. From personal reflections to topics of national relevance, Radio 101 provides high school students with the tools to turn their ideas into feature stories. Part of WFDD's Hive, the Radio 101 program allows students to interact with professional journalists, experts from across the country (and the world), and collaborate with each other as they explore and learn about the world around them.Every semester, a new cohort of students joins the Radio 101 class through our after-school program, and since 2017, Radio 101 has been offered at R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, NC, as a for-credit Honors-level class. The stories the students produce air on Mondays during Morning Edition and All Things considered.

It takes time to produce great radio. Months of gathering tape, interviewing people, fact-checking, researching, writing... and the list goes on. It's hard work, but it pays off. WFDD Hive's Radio Camp is a condensed version of this radio production process. In just a week, participants learn how to record, write, and put together a story for broadcast.

Being a grown-up is rough. Keeping up with bills, a job, family responsibilities, and everything that comes with adulting can sometimes be overwhelming. So why not escape? Why not forget about being a grown-up for a few hours per week? That's what Radio Camp for Grown-Ups is all about.Every week participants learn something new about the world of audio storytelling and narrative journalism. They have the opportunity to hear from industry experts about their work and how they produced some of their favorite stories. Not to mention, they get to meet a cool group of like-minded people and collaborate in a project that might air on 88.5 WFDD. Below, you'll find some of those stories.If you're interested in being part of Radio Camp for Grown-Ups, bookmark this page! You'll find all the latest updates here.

The Martha Bassett Show is produced in collaboration with WFDD and is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC. This weekly one-hour music program blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with the rich artistry, history, and flair of North Carolina's Piedmont region.Helmed by one of the state's most distinguished musicians, the live show is in its 3rd season and features national artists, fresh local faces, and the music of Martha Bassett.Each show is a delightful collaboration in song and conversation between Martha, her band, and the guests. Past artists have included Mollie O'Brien, Presley Barker, Ben Sollee, Jonathan Byrd, Amythyst Kiah, Jim White, Elizabeth Cook, Rex McGee, Sam Baker, and Gaelynn Lea.You'll hear the songs of folks you know and meet new artists who will lift your hearts and fill your playlists. It's good music for good people!You can also follow The Martha Bassett Show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube or as a podcast.