Bethany Chafin
Bethany joined the staff of WFDD in the fall of 2012. She received her B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from Wake Forest University and focused on Anglo-Irish writing. Between undergraduate studies and graduate school, Bethany served as the intern to Talk of the Nation at NPR in D.C., participating in live NPR Election Night Coverage, Presidential debate broadcasts, regular Talk of the Nation shows, and helping to plan the inaugural broadcast of ‘Talk of the World.' She enjoys engaging with her interests in books, politics, and art in the interdisciplinary world of public radio. Before becoming Assistant News Director, Bethany was a reporter and Associate Producer for WFDD's Triad Arts and Triad Arts Weekend. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Bethany enjoys calling the Piedmont home.
Stories from this Author
NBA Will Hold All-Star Game In New Orleans
The city of New Orleans will host the NBA All-Star Game in 2017. It was previously scheduled to be held in Charlotte.
Could Zika Become A Problem In North Carolina? Local Specialist Says 'Not Likely'
Zika's moved from South America to Central America and the Caribbean, and now it's in the U.S. The first locally-transmitted case of the Zika virus has been reported in southern Florida.
