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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GPS Technology Helps Lower Government Auto Spending
The North Carolina Motor Fleet Management office is experimenting with technology that can monitor whether drivers are speeding or even braking too hard, and that office is working with vendors to make it happen.
NC Hospitals Reduce Suits Against Patients
North Carolina hospital patients are not being taken to court as often as they were in the past. Two newspapers report that North Carolina hospitals have sharply reduced the practice of suing patients who don't pay their bills.
Wilmington Leaders Want More Film Incentives
Officials in Wilmington are urging North Carolina lawmakers to boost film grants. This pressure on the legislature comes as Hollywood productions are beginning to go elsewhere for more lucrative incentives.
Unemployment Rules May Change
The Senate has completed work on changes to unemployment insurance rules sought by Gov. Pat McCrory's administration. But the plan also includes tinkering with a jobless claims appeals board that McCrory successfully blocked last year with a veto.
Duke Energy's SEC Filing Reveals Intent To Settle Criminal Probe
Duke Energy expects to pay $100 million to settle a federal criminal investigation. This settlement is a result of the coal ash spill in the Dan River, just over a year ago.
Court Ruling: NC Must Pay Land-owners On Northern Beltway
The North Carolina Appeals Court says the state must pay landowners in the path of the Northern Beltway. This ruling that could force sweeping changes in how the state builds highways.
Republicans Seek To Increase Job Grants
GOP lawmakers are discussing how to put more money into the Job Development Investment Grant. Rules Chairman David Lewis of Dunn said Monday that House Republicans are seeking to replenish one of the favored recruitment tools of North Carolina governors.