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
Bitcoin Regulations May Become Law
North Carolina is considering laws regulating virtual currencies. With Charlotte as America's second-largest banking center, the state's legislators are considering regulations for Bitcoin and other virtual currencies.
State Warns More Residents Of Unsafe Water
North Carolina officials are warning more residents about unsafe water. The state suspects the pollution comes from Duke Energy's coal ash pits.
House And Senate Cooperate Over Renewable Energy Limits
Portions of the North Carolina Senate wants to join House lawmakers in the latest energy bill. They don't want to push energy companies to make more power from renewable energy.
Public Hearing Contests Additional Mental Health Space
A mental health facility wants to add more beds to its Kernersville location. Supporters and detractors both spoke out at a public hearing Monday.
Ten Arrested In Push For Higher Minimum Wages
Ten demonstrators were arrested Wednesday in Raleigh following a push for better paychecks for minimum wage workers. The protestors were associated with the “Moral Monday” movement against Republican state government policies.
Walnut Cove Looks Again At Fracking Test
Walnut Cove's town council is reconsidering their earlier vote approving a fracking test in June. Their meeting on Tuesday was packed with residents also questioning the council's vote.
First Regional Fracking Operation May Be In Walnut Cove
Proponents and detractors on the issue of fracking in North Carolina are focused now on a small hole to be drilled in a Piedmont community. Walnut Cove may be home to the first North Carolina use of this controversial mining technique.