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
Mental Health Advocates Call On McCrory To Better Staff Prisons
Advocates for the mentally ill are calling on North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory to authorize emergency funding to fill large numbers of vacant staffing positions in the state prison system.
Developers Eye GMAC Towers For Multimillion-Dollar Revitalization
The former GMAC towers in downtown Winston-Salem will get a major revitalization. The brokerage CBRE Triad is evaluating developers' offers for the project that could top $50 million.
Democrats Lodge Complaint Against Inaccurate Mailer
The North Carolina Democratic Party Executive Director filed an official complaint with the NC Board of Elections over a voter registration form mailed out by a conservative political group. She claims the forms misleads voters.
Governor Promotes Jobs Initiative In Greensboro
Gov. Pat McCrory and other state officials visited a Greensboro transportation company Thursday to help promote a new workforce development program. The "1,000 in 100" initiative is a fact-finding tour designed to learn what job skills are in demand by employers.
Duke Energy Creates $10 Million Fund Promoting Water Quality
Duke Energy is creating a $10 million fund to improve and promote water quality and conservation in five states. Duke Energy president Lynn Good said Wednesday the fund reflects the company's commitment to the environment.
Tillis Campaign Gains $2 Million In Television Ads
A political group that says it's not required to disclose donors is spending another $2 million on television ads promoting U.S. Senate candidate Thom Tillis. These ads highlight Tillis's support for requiring insurance coverage for autism disorders.
Money And Support Flow Into US Senate Campaign
More ads are filling North Carolina's airwaves in the Hagan-Tillis race. This U.S. Senate contest is considered one of the most expensive in the country and is drawing nationwide attention.