Michael Burke
Michael Burke hosted his first radio show at the age of nine – granted, it was in his basement, with a 45-rpm record changer, a tin can with holes for a mic and only ‘broadcast' as far as the stairs, but the die was cast. Raised in Delaware, Michael worked at a local radio station in high school, then became a journalist and broadcaster in the US Navy. Over a career spanning more than two decades, Michael worked in radio and television in Greece, Italy, Midway Island, and numerous ships, including the battleship Wisconsin during Desert Storm. He also served as a shipboard broadcasting instructor for the Department of Defense's Information School.
Michael received his Associate in Fine Arts degree from Forsyth Tech and Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from East Carolina University. He is active in local theater, both as an actor and director. He and his wife live in Winston-Salem with their four children.
Stories from this Author
Four Register Of Deeds Employees in Guilford Won't Perform Marriages
Four Guilford County register of deeds employees are among a small number of state workers who have opted out of performing marriages for religious reasons. Government employees in North Carolina have this option under a controversial law enacted in June.
NC Ex-lawmaker Gets 2 Years Jail For Federal Funds Theft
A former North Carolina lawmaker will serve two years in federal prison. This comes after he pled guilty to stealing taxpayer money from a nonprofit he ran.
UNC's Anti-Poverty Center Reopened Outside Of University Control
After the anti-poverty working group at the University of North Carolina was closed in what many call a political act, a new research center has been launched. It's helmed by the same law school professor who led the previous group.
Why All The Shark Attacks? Expert Says There's Many Possibilities
In the last three weeks, there have been 7 shark attacks along the North Carolina Coast.
Jury Rules Boy Scouts Did Not Discriminate
A Forsyth County jury returned its verdict Wednesday on their Boy Scout harassment trial. They concluded that the local and national organizations did not discriminate against a Haitian American.
Autism Coverage Mandate Heading To NC House Floor
Health insurance that covers autism diagnosis and treatment in North Carolina is a big step closer to being required. The bill cleared one of its final hurdles Tuesday when it was passed by a House panel.