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
Senate Campaign's Last Day Goes To Ground
Millions of dollars have been spent on TV and radio ads for the U.S. Senate race. However, the last day of campaigning between these candidates boiled down to basic politics – talking to the people.
McCrory Looks At Expanding Medicaid
Governor Pat McCrory is looking at ways to expand Medicaid in the state. He says he is trying to balance sharing the fiscal load with Washington and expanding the state's bureaucracy.
NC Official Urges Voters To Study Amendment
North Carolina's Secretary of State wants voters to learn more about a constitutional amendment on next week's ballot. Secretary Elaine Marshall says the amendment would give criminal defendants another option to a jury trial.
New Group Provides Unified Voice For Aviation
A new North Carolina non-profit, NC Aerospace, is forming to advocate for aerospace business in the Triad and across the state.
New Poll Shows Senate Race Tied
Voters are deadlocked between Republican Thom Tillis and Democrat Kay Hagan one week away from the election, according to the latest High Point University poll.
Greensboro Picked For New Tobacco Company Headquarters
The Imperial Tobacco Group has selected Greensboro as the headquarters location for a new company it is forming in anticipation of the Reynolds American/Lorillard merger. The British tobacco maker announced the selection Wednesday.
Reynolds American Headquarters To Ban Smoking
Reynolds American will end smoking in its headquarters in Winston-Salem. The maker of Camel and Winston cigarettes will join most American companies with this ban.