A Listener Asks: What's The Difference Between Underwriting And Advertising?
If you're a regular listener to the station, chances are you're well familiar with on-air announcements that begin: “Support for WFDD comes from..."
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Students Share Experiences At Town Hall For Teens On School Violence
Students and parents came together last week to talk about whether young people feel safe at school during a WFDD town hall focused on teen voices.
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards: 88.5 WFDD Recognized For 'Overall Excellence'
88.5 WFDD has been honored with two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including "Overall Excellence" and "Newscast" categories.
Unsafe Haven
This is “Unsafe Haven,” a 30-minute documentary produced by WFDD's David Ford, who reports on what happened in the aftermath of the fire and the questions that remain.
88.5 WFDD Wins Five National Awards
88.5 WFDD was honored recently with 5 national awards by Public Radio News Directors Incorporated (PRNDI).
Former WFDD General Manager Denise Franklin Remembered As A Journalist And Mentor
Denise Franklin was with 88.5 WFDD radio for over a decade, leaving in 2012.
Salmonella Reprogrammed For One Mission: Seek and Destroy Cancer
www.wfdd.org/story/virus-kills-cancerA team of biomedical engineers, including Duke University Pratt School of Engineering's Dean, Dr. Ravi Bellamkonda, has programmed Salmonella bacteria to seek and destroy brain cancer.
Community Conversation on School Choice, Vouchers, & Charters
I. NEW SCHOOL VOUCHERS STIR CONTROVERSY
Rita Haire is a former principal and now director of advancement at the private, faith-based High Point Christian Academy. It's a school that has more than 500 students, but Haire says that the sagging economy and trends in charter schools and home schooling have chipped away at enrollment over the last few years.
USDA Loan Interruption Hits Local Housing Market
The federal government shutdown is causing a slowdown in home sales in rural Triad communities. The U.S.