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
UNC Works To Retain Accreditation After Academic Scandal
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is trying to convince a top accrediting agency that last year's sports and academics scandal will not happen again. The school made this appeal in a letter to them Monday.
NAACP Leader Plans Demonstrations In Raleigh
North Carolina's NAACP leader says they are not cowed by the conservative electoral victories in November. The Reverend William Barber announced that his group plans a number of events that will promote the NAACP's major points.
Community Mourns Loss of Mike Britt, Winston-Salem Education Leader & Special Needs Advocate
A memorial service for Piedmont special needs educator Michael Britt will be held Saturday at Wake Forest's Wait Chapel. Britt, 66, died Wednesday at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness.
Dems Want Outside Income Banned For Elected Officials
Democrats in the North Carolina legislature want to ban outside earned income by Governor Pat McCrory and other full-time elected state officials. They say it would increase transparency and public confidence about the actions of politicians.
Commissioners Split Over School Funding Request
There is dissension within Forsyth County's commissioners over a $41 million education funding plan. Gloria Whisenhunt and Walter Marshall believe the county is trying to fast track this money without the full board discussing it.
NC House Majority Leader Resigns
The House majority leader is leaving the North Carolina General Assembly. NC Rep. Edgar Starnes (R-Caldwell) departs to take a job with the office of State Treasurer Janet Cowell.
NC Flu Death Toll Rises To 54
North Carolina health officials report 30 people died of complications from the flu last week. This is more than double the number of the previous week and raises the death toll for the season to 54.
Cold Temperatures Chill The Piedmont
IT IS COLD OUTSIDE! Wind chill factors are bringing temperatures to near zero Thursday morning across much of central North Carolina. In the windy western mountains, it feels as low as 15 degrees below zero. Wind chill readings are in the single digits even along the southeast coast.