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
BB&T Purchase May Spur More Mergers
BB&T is acquiring Susquehanna Bancshares Incorporated, increasing its presence in the Mid-Atlantic. The Winston-Salem-based corporation's purchase is one of the biggest in the banking sector since the financial crisis.
Citizen Committee To Oversee Bond Spending
Winston-Salem's city government will appoint a citizen's committee to oversee the bond package passed last week.
The expenditure of the nearly $140 million will be shown on the city's website. The five referendums were overwhelmingly passed by city voters last week.
Elon Fraternity Suspended For Hazing Incident
Elon University has suspended one of its fraternities for hazing. The school announced over the weekend that it suspended Sigma Pi fraternity late last month.
Northern Beltway Construction Starts Next Month
Construction on the first section of Winston-Salem's Northern Beltway could start next month. The $154 million contract for these four miles of pavement was awarded to a New York firm.
McCrory Reiterates Support For OffShore Drilling
Governor McCrory continues to support energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf. The governor spoke after a private meeting where state officials, federal regulators and groups funded by oil and gas companies discussed plans for drilling off the mid-Atlantic coast.
Public Meetings Spur Fracking Rule Change
Some new rules on fracking may come out of the public hearings held over the summer. The state's Mining and Energy Commission meets Thursday to consider a report recommending they allow unannounced inspections of hydraulic fracturing operations.
Winston-Salem Voters Give Nod To All Five Bonds
The bond issues in Winston-Salem won handily in yesterday's election. City voters approved all five by margins ranging from 30 to 40 per cent.
Guilford Voters Say No To Sales Tax Increase
Guilford County voters rejected the quarter-cent sales tax increase in yesterday's election. The vote was not close – it was 57 percent against and only 43 percent supporting the referendum.