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
Federal Gun Tax Benefits NC Wildlife Research
Wildlife research in North Carolina is benefiting from an increase in sales of guns and ammo in the past few years.
Conservationists Cry Foul Over Bussed-In Fracking Supporters
A conservation group is questioning some people who came to a public hearing in western North Carolina to support fracking.
Duke Energy Expands Solar Energy Use
Duke Energy is spending $500 million expanding is solar electricity use. The country's largest electricity company plans three generating facilities of its own and power purchased from five investor built operations.
NC Voting Law Prevents 400 Primary Votes From Being Counted
North Carolina's new voting law prevented hundreds of people from having their ballots counted during the May 2014 primary.
Tipton Family Appeals Dismissal Of Case Against High Point University
The family of a student killed in an alleged hazing incident at High Point University is appealing a superior court judge's decision to dismiss parts of the case. The case against two of the four defendants was dismissed in June.
State Says Blocking Voting Law Will Add Confusion
State attorneys argue that overturning the federal judge's decision would lead to confusion and long lines during the election.