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
NC Residents Can Now Hunt With Guns On Sundays
Some North Carolina residents heard the sounds of the hunting season on Sundays for the first time starting this past weekend. Hunting with guns is now allowed on Sundays on private property.
Supreme Court To Review European Suit Against Reynolds
The US Supreme Court will decide if the European Union can sue R.J. Reynolds. The EU says that Reynolds sponsored cigarette smuggling in Europe.
Commission Designed to Improve NC's Judicial System
A modernized, streamlined and equitable justice system in North Carolina is the goal of a new commission that first met Wednesday. Chief Justice Mark Martin created the panel earlier this year.
Local Government Ordinance Restrictions Fails To Pass
UPDATE AT 6:12AM: The bill did not get enough support in the General Assembly before lawmakers adjourned this morning.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------