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.
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Judge Reduces Bonds For Capitol Protesters
Demonstrators in the Capital Building won't have to come up with as much money to get out of jail. A North Carolina judge has eased their bond conditions.
No Decision Yet On Same-Sex Marriage Bill
The governor's veto on the religious beliefs and gay marriages bill still stands. The North Carolina House adjourned for the weekend without formally deciding whether to cancel the veto.
Possible Methane Leak In Eastern Winston
Winston-Salem is testing for methane in an eastern Winston-Salem neighborhood. High concentrations of methane were found in the soil at Bowman Gray Stadium and the parking lots around it.
Bill Allowing Driving Permits For Illegal Immigrants On Hold
A bill allowing illegal immigrants a chance to get a driver's permit is moving forward, but there are problems. It's still intact at the General Assembly, but its future is uncertain.
Rowan County Appeals No-Prayer Ruling
Rowan County commissioners want to continue opening their meetings with a prayer. They have decided to appeal a federal judges ruling telling them to stop.
The board voted unanimously Monday to appeal the decision which involved its prayer practices from 2007 to 2013.
Abortion Change Bill Gets First Senate Approval
A bill that would extend the abortion waiting period to 72 hours in North Carolina has moved closer to passage with a favorable vote on the Senate floor. The full Senate gave tentative approval to the bill on Thursday.
Discrimination Lawsuits Filed Against NCCU Chancellor
The embattled UNC system is under fire again. Three former employees at N.C. Central University have filed lawsuits against the school's chancellor. The employees claim she discriminated against non-blacks and spent taxpayer money for personal use.
