88.5 WFDD
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The Piedmont and High Country's public radio station. Local news, NPR programming, and more in NC and VA. A broadcast service of Wake Forest University. Learn more at wfdd.org
"I took this photo at Tanglewood Park during sunset. I was just standing there taking in the view for a while when a small group of deer walked out into the light. The timing felt like such a gift, one of those moments you only catch when you’re patient and really present.."
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"I took this photo at Tanglewood Park during sunset. I was just standing there taking in the view for a while when a small group of deer walked out into the light. The timing felt like such a gift, one of those moments you only catch when you’re patient and really present.."
As we wrap up this successful fund drive, we'd like to say thank you to the folks who kept us fed! Fund Drives are a stressful time so even something as simple as not having to pack a lunch is a huge help!
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As we wrap up this successful fund drive, we'd like to say thank you to the folks who kept us fed! Fund Drives are a stressful time so even something as simple as not having to pack a lunch is a huge help!
Did you know that we now have text to give? It's easy, quick (especially if you use PayPal!) and right now WFDD gets a bonus donation of $100 per gift from our generous Public Radio Society so what are you waiting for?!
You can also still give online at wfdd.org/give
You can also still give online at wfdd.org/give
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Did you know that we now have text to give? It's easy, quick (especially if you use PayPal!) and right now WFDD gets a bonus donation of $100 per gift from our generous Public Radio Society so what are you waiting for?!
You can also still give online at wfdd.org/give
You can also still give online at wfdd.org/give
What's this? A new challenge??? If you've been sitting on the sidelines because you were worried that you weren't a position to give enough to "count" (which, for the record, is NEVER the case — every little bit helps!) then this is your day!
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What's this? A new challenge??? If you've been sitting on the sidelines because you were worried that you weren't a position to give enough to "count" (which, for the record, is NEVER the case — every little bit helps!) then this is your day!
Today is the start of our 17th annual BackPack campaign! That means when you make a gift to WFDD your monetary gift stays with the station but as a thank you, instead of sending you a tote bag or shirt, our partner Kaplan Early Learning donates a backpack's worth of food to Second Harvest Food Bank!
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Today is the start of our 17th annual BackPack campaign! That means when you make a gift to WFDD your monetary gift stays with the station but as a thank you, instead of sending you a tote bag or shirt, our partner Kaplan Early Learning donates a backpack's worth of food to Second Harvest Food Bank!
"I was taking my garbage out and saw this 'start to a new foggy Fall day' on my piece of the mountain in Fancy Gap, VA."
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"I was taking my garbage out and saw this 'start to a new foggy Fall day' on my piece of the mountain in Fancy Gap, VA."
"'Where We Met' sculpture by Janet Echelman in Greensboro. Love the lighting at night and had to share!"
Congratulations to Michaela Hafley of Greensboro for having this week's Photo of the week! What a unique perspective!
You can check out her photo now at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Congratulations to Michaela Hafley of Greensboro for having this week's Photo of the week! What a unique perspective!
You can check out her photo now at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"'Where We Met' sculpture by Janet Echelman in Greensboro. Love the lighting at night and had to share!"
Congratulations to Michaela Hafley of Greensboro for having this week's Photo of the week! What a unique perspective!
You can check out her photo now at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Congratulations to Michaela Hafley of Greensboro for having this week's Photo of the week! What a unique perspective!
You can check out her photo now at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
"I took this photo a few weeks ago. I was taken by the contrast between the bright leaves, the misty mountains and the blue sky. " Thank you to Juanita Tucker of Winston-Salem for sending us this gorgeous photo!
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"I took this photo a few weeks ago. I was taken by the contrast between the bright leaves, the misty mountains and the blue sky. " Thank you to Juanita Tucker of Winston-Salem for sending us this gorgeous photo!
📚 The WFDD Book Club is back for 2026!
We’ve got another year of great reads, local conversations, and cozy bookstore mornings ahead — and we’d love for you to join us.
We’ll meet 11 a.m.–noon at:
Scuppernong Books (Greensboro)
Book Ferret (Winston-Salem)
South Main Book Co. (Salisbury)
We’ve got another year of great reads, local conversations, and cozy bookstore mornings ahead — and we’d love for you to join us.
We’ll meet 11 a.m.–noon at:
Scuppernong Books (Greensboro)
Book Ferret (Winston-Salem)
South Main Book Co. (Salisbury)
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📚 The WFDD Book Club is back for 2026!
We’ve got another year of great reads, local conversations, and cozy bookstore mornings ahead — and we’d love for you to join us.
We’ll meet 11 a.m.–noon at:
Scuppernong Books (Greensboro)
Book Ferret (Winston-Salem)
South Main Book Co. (Salisbury)
We’ve got another year of great reads, local conversations, and cozy bookstore mornings ahead — and we’d love for you to join us.
We’ll meet 11 a.m.–noon at:
Scuppernong Books (Greensboro)
Book Ferret (Winston-Salem)
South Main Book Co. (Salisbury)
"Our 17 year old Scottish Highland, Fluffle is a great, great grandma and is usually last as the herd moves around their pasture. We like to believe she is last because she stops to reflect on life, just as she is doing in this recent Fall photo."
November 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"Our 17 year old Scottish Highland, Fluffle is a great, great grandma and is usually last as the herd moves around their pasture. We like to believe she is last because she stops to reflect on life, just as she is doing in this recent Fall photo."
"Last tomato harvest of the season before frost warning."
Thanks to Mary Harshey of Browns Summit for sharing this mouth watering photo!
Submit your own photo for consideration at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Thank you to our Photo of the Week Sponsor, Vivid Metal Prints.
Thanks to Mary Harshey of Browns Summit for sharing this mouth watering photo!
Submit your own photo for consideration at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Thank you to our Photo of the Week Sponsor, Vivid Metal Prints.
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"Last tomato harvest of the season before frost warning."
Thanks to Mary Harshey of Browns Summit for sharing this mouth watering photo!
Submit your own photo for consideration at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Thank you to our Photo of the Week Sponsor, Vivid Metal Prints.
Thanks to Mary Harshey of Browns Summit for sharing this mouth watering photo!
Submit your own photo for consideration at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Thank you to our Photo of the Week Sponsor, Vivid Metal Prints.
"I love the classic, vintage look of this food trailer at the Carolina Classic Fair. While most other trailers have moved to over-the-top flashy LEDs and huge marquees, this one looks like it stepped out of the 1960s."
October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"I love the classic, vintage look of this food trailer at the Carolina Classic Fair. While most other trailers have moved to over-the-top flashy LEDs and huge marquees, this one looks like it stepped out of the 1960s."
It's finally here, and the weather this time looks GORGEOUS! Join us this Friday for our last Bar Meetup of the season! With your gift in any amount you get your first drink on the house from either Thirsty Souls or White Elephant plus a pint glass to take home.
Learn more wfdd.org/events
Learn more wfdd.org/events
October 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It's finally here, and the weather this time looks GORGEOUS! Join us this Friday for our last Bar Meetup of the season! With your gift in any amount you get your first drink on the house from either Thirsty Souls or White Elephant plus a pint glass to take home.
Learn more wfdd.org/events
Learn more wfdd.org/events
"I saw this mushroom under a fence in Willow Creek. Mushrooms grow low to the ground and are easy to miss. I'm glad I didn't miss this one!"
Congratulations to Marjorie Larkin of High Point for having her photo selected as this week's Photo of the Week!
Submit your pic at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Congratulations to Marjorie Larkin of High Point for having her photo selected as this week's Photo of the Week!
Submit your pic at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
October 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"I saw this mushroom under a fence in Willow Creek. Mushrooms grow low to the ground and are easy to miss. I'm glad I didn't miss this one!"
Congratulations to Marjorie Larkin of High Point for having her photo selected as this week's Photo of the Week!
Submit your pic at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Congratulations to Marjorie Larkin of High Point for having her photo selected as this week's Photo of the Week!
Submit your pic at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
"I was taking in the sunrise at the cemetery near our house. As I paused near the angel statue I saw the light emerging through the trees. A magic moment."
Magic indeed! Thanks to Janice Truemper of Salisbury for this week's Photo of the Week.
Submit your photo at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Magic indeed! Thanks to Janice Truemper of Salisbury for this week's Photo of the Week.
Submit your photo at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"I was taking in the sunrise at the cemetery near our house. As I paused near the angel statue I saw the light emerging through the trees. A magic moment."
Magic indeed! Thanks to Janice Truemper of Salisbury for this week's Photo of the Week.
Submit your photo at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Magic indeed! Thanks to Janice Truemper of Salisbury for this week's Photo of the Week.
Submit your photo at wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
We can't wait to see you tomorrow at Red Oak! We'll be there from 5:30-7:30 and thanks to a generous donation from Red Oak, all Bar Meetup gifts will be matched! Come out and get some great beer, meet WFDD staff and reporters, and support local journalism.
Learn more at wfdd.org/meetup
Learn more at wfdd.org/meetup
October 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We can't wait to see you tomorrow at Red Oak! We'll be there from 5:30-7:30 and thanks to a generous donation from Red Oak, all Bar Meetup gifts will be matched! Come out and get some great beer, meet WFDD staff and reporters, and support local journalism.
Learn more at wfdd.org/meetup
Learn more at wfdd.org/meetup
This Friday, we’re back at Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett! 🍻
5:30–7:30 p.m. — and Red Oak is matching every gift!
That’s double the impact for public radio. 🙌
wfdd.org/meetup
5:30–7:30 p.m. — and Red Oak is matching every gift!
That’s double the impact for public radio. 🙌
wfdd.org/meetup
October 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This Friday, we’re back at Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett! 🍻
5:30–7:30 p.m. — and Red Oak is matching every gift!
That’s double the impact for public radio. 🙌
wfdd.org/meetup
5:30–7:30 p.m. — and Red Oak is matching every gift!
That’s double the impact for public radio. 🙌
wfdd.org/meetup
"House kraken" is a new one for us and we're still laughing! Thank you to listener Crystal Vandiver of High Point for this purrfect photo. We also got the scoop on Atreyu the cat! He's loving his new life and adjusting to his new small human friends with as much grace as you would expect.
October 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"House kraken" is a new one for us and we're still laughing! Thank you to listener Crystal Vandiver of High Point for this purrfect photo. We also got the scoop on Atreyu the cat! He's loving his new life and adjusting to his new small human friends with as much grace as you would expect.
"As I welcome a new relationship into my life, I also welcome his house kraken into my home. Enjoying the new story and adventure! I am laughing and smiling so much."
October 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"As I welcome a new relationship into my life, I also welcome his house kraken into my home. Enjoying the new story and adventure! I am laughing and smiling so much."
Today is a historic day for public media. For the first time in over 50 years, stations across the country, including WFDD, will operate without any federal funding. We asked some of our staff to take a moment and tell us how they're feeling in this moment.
October 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today is a historic day for public media. For the first time in over 50 years, stations across the country, including WFDD, will operate without any federal funding. We asked some of our staff to take a moment and tell us how they're feeling in this moment.
Today marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. We remember the 104 individuals who lost their lives during the storm and the countless others whose lives were forever altered by this tragedy.
September 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. We remember the 104 individuals who lost their lives during the storm and the countless others whose lives were forever altered by this tragedy.
May we make a recommendation? Pop on this playlist www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUW... and just take a few minutes to get lost in this week's Photo of the Week from Karl Bolstad of Lexington. The fall feels are here! 🍁🍂
Submit your photo for consideration at www.wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Submit your photo for consideration at www.wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
May we make a recommendation? Pop on this playlist www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUW... and just take a few minutes to get lost in this week's Photo of the Week from Karl Bolstad of Lexington. The fall feels are here! 🍁🍂
Submit your photo for consideration at www.wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Submit your photo for consideration at www.wfdd.org/weeklyphoto
Remember, today is the last day to get your Early Bird tickets for Look Up and Listen! Adult tickets are $20 and kids 12 and under are free! Learn more and get your tickets today at www.wfdd.org/lookup
September 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Remember, today is the last day to get your Early Bird tickets for Look Up and Listen! Adult tickets are $20 and kids 12 and under are free! Learn more and get your tickets today at www.wfdd.org/lookup
UPDATE: Because of the forecasted thunderstorms tonight in Mt. Airy, we've made the decision to reschedule our Bar Meetup. We are so disappointed, but we hope to see you on the new date! We'll try again on Friday, October 24th from 5-7PM and we can't wait to see you then! Stay safe.
September 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
UPDATE: Because of the forecasted thunderstorms tonight in Mt. Airy, we've made the decision to reschedule our Bar Meetup. We are so disappointed, but we hope to see you on the new date! We'll try again on Friday, October 24th from 5-7PM and we can't wait to see you then! Stay safe.
We're so excited to be bringing our Bar Meetups to Mt. Airy for the first time ever tomorrow! We'll be set up in the Mt. Airy social district between Thirsty Souls and White Elephant. Learn more at www.wfdd.org/meetup
September 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We're so excited to be bringing our Bar Meetups to Mt. Airy for the first time ever tomorrow! We'll be set up in the Mt. Airy social district between Thirsty Souls and White Elephant. Learn more at www.wfdd.org/meetup