Emily McCord
Emily joined WFDD in 2014. It's a homecoming after 11 years working in public radio for stations in colder climates. She graduated from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro in 2003, where she earned her degree in music. She moved to Bloomington, Indiana, where she saw an advertisement on the side of a bus for the local station, WFIU, and began volunteering. That turned into a full time gig, where Emily did everything from producing fund drives, co-hosting a classical music quiz show, and handling station relations. In 2007, Emily accepted a position at WYSO in Yellow Springs, Ohio, as the host of All Things Considered. It was there that Emily learned how to be a reporter. Her stories won state and national awards and were regularly featured on NPR. Emily became News Director at WYSO in 2011.
Now, she's back in North Carolina and happily leading the news team at WFDD. She lives in Winston-Salem with her husband and two children.
Stories from this Author
Wake Forest Prof: Climate Change Summit Could Be A Game Changer
The international climate change summit is in its 20th year, but this one could be different. Many are describing a sense of renewed hope now that the U.S. and China have vowed to reduce their greenhouse gases.
What We Can Learn From Ferguson, Missouri
As the nation digests the news coming out of Missouri, a local law professor who studies police culture says there are lessons that can be learned from it, but says reports of violence are overshadowing the problem.
Greensboro Addresses Downtown Safety After Violent Weekend
Greensboro leaders are meeting tonight to address safety issues in the city. Police are still investigating shootings early Saturday morning at the corner of South Elm and West Lewis Streets and a stabbing that occurred at a downtown nightclub Sunday.
Report: North Carolina Needs More Work To Improve Elections
The watchdog group Common Cause evaluated ten states that are key in this year's midterm election.