WFDD-FM (Winston-Salem, NC)

WFDD (88.5 MHz) is a public FM radio station based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It acts as the National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate for the Piedmont Triad area, which includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. The station is owned by Wake Forest University and provides coverage to 32 counties across Central North Carolina and South-Central Virginia. Additionally, WFDD has a translator station, W216K, broadcasting on 100.1 FM in Boone.

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NC Senate approves restrictions for Guilford sales tax referendum bill

1 day ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

The North Carolina Senate recently approved a new version of House Bill 305, which authorizes Guilford County to hold a voter referendum on a sales tax. New language in the bill outlines what funds from a proposed quarter-cent sales tax would go toward. The money collected could only be used for classroom teacher salary supplements, fire protection equipment and services, and Guilford Technical Community College. A small amount would also be available for municipalities.
Boone to celebrate Pride with parade, festival this Saturday

2 days ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

The Boone Pride event began in 2022, with around 300 people marching on the sidewalks of King Street. Since then, it quickly grew to more than 1,000 attendees in 2024. People can expect live bands, a kids zone with face painting, vendors and floats this year. Boone Pride Co-Founder Todd Carter says events like this are more important than ever.
Outgoing director of Winston-Salem’s housing authority reflects on tenure and rebrand

3 days ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem Aspire Kevin Cheshire 0:00/4:40 There was an error loading the media player. The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem is undergoing significant changes. This month, it officially rebranded as "Aspire." And, the organization moved its headquarters from downtown to Cleveland Avenue. Amid all this, Executive Director Kevin Cheshire announced plans to step down after five years in the position.
Outgoing director of Winston-Salem’s housing authority reflects on tenure

3 days ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem Aspire Kevin Cheshire 0:00/4:40 There was an error loading the media player. The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem is undergoing significant changes. This month, it officially rebranded as "Aspire." And, the organization moved its headquarters from downtown to Cleveland Avenue. Amid all this, Executive Director Kevin Cheshire announced plans to step down after five years in the position.
NCDEQ celebrates 750th brownfields site in North Carolina

4 days ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality on Tuesday celebrated the state's 750th brownfields site. Brownfields are underused, abandoned or idle properties with previous environmental contamination. In 1997, a bipartisan law allowed the state to work with developers to clean and put these sites to use. Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights in Winston-Salem is the latest. The mixed-income housing complex opened last year.
A new archeological discovery finds painted Roman frescoes in the heart of London

4 days ago | wfdd.org | Willem Marx |Camila Domonoske |Sarah Handel

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Trump heads to NATO

4 days ago | wfdd.org | Deepa Shivaram |Becky Sullivan |Tom Bowman

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Guilford, Forsyth counties offer resources as heatwave hits the Piedmont Triad

5 days ago | wfdd.org | DJ Simmons

Cities throughout the Piedmont Triad have a number of cooling centers and resources available as temperatures are expected to soar throughout the week. Temperatures are projected to surpass 90 degrees with high humidity levels. The city of Greensboro's heat relief efforts are activated when its 95 degrees or higher. The city's Department of Community Safety is distributing water at Greensboro Police headquarters from noon to 5 p.m. this week.
Remembering Edmund White, a writer who chronicled gay life and culture

1 week ago | wfdd.org | Terry Gross |Martin Johnson

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WS/FCS is facing a major deficit. How did the district get here, and what's being done to fix it?

1 week ago | wfdd.org | Amy Diaz

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools deficit 0:00/7:26 There was an error loading the media player. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is facing a major deficit this year after a series of budgeting errors and declining state funding. In a matter of a few months, the shortfall ballooned, the state got involved and both the Chief Financial Officer and Superintendent retired. The turmoil has caused anxiety and distrust in the community, leaving many wanting answers.