David Ford

2 weeks ago | wfdd.org | David Ford

Last week, Wake Forest University issued a statement to its students and staff that the school will be re-envisioning its approach to inclusion. The announcement from Office of Diversity & Inclusion Vice President José Villalba says that he and his colleagues will take time this summer to evaluate their support of all Wake Forest students, staff and faculty.

3 weeks ago | wfdd.org | Paul Garber |David Ford

Sean Suggs, president of Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina, is stepping down. He has led much of the first phase of development of the Toyota electric vehicle battery plant in Liberty. Suggs is retiring in June, the company says. He’s been in charge of manufacturing and the start of production at the nearly $14 billion plant. Don Stewart, the plant’s vice president, will replace him effective Monday. Toyota broke ground on the plant in 2021 and plans a workforce of over 5,000 people.

3 weeks ago | wfdd.org | David Ford

Last month, President Trump signed an executive order intended to "unleash American energy" — particularly oil, natural gas and coal. Fossil fuels are the largest contributor to climate change, accounting for over 75 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. And that change is already being felt in North Carolina. The president’s executive order titled “Protecting American Energy From State Overreach,” attempts to roll back what he calls ideologically motivated climate change policies.

3 weeks ago | wfdd.org | David Ford

Earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order to raise domestic timber production. Among the reasons cited were reducing foreign dependency and enhancing economic security. But here in North Carolina, tapping additional timber resources comes with a cost. When the executive order was signed, the American Forest Resource Council — a timber trade association — called it a long-overdue step toward economic revitalization.

3 weeks ago | wfdd.org | David Ford

Earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order to raise domestic timber production. Among the reasons cited were reducing foreign dependency and enhancing economic security. But here in North Carolina, tapping additional timber resources comes with a cost. When the executive order was signed, the American Forest Resource Council — a timber trade association — called it a long-overdue step toward economic revitalization.