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.
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NC Lottery Nets $522 Million For State Education Funding
Scratch off tickets and lottery numbers continue to make money for education. The North Carolina Education Lottery has surpassed records in sales and profits kicked back to the state.
The lottery brought in $522 million for education expenses in the most recent budget year.
NC Lawmakers Enter Legal Battle Over Blackbeard's Ship
The question of who owns the footage of Blackbeard's ship now involves the state legislature. They are looking into the legalities of who owns the video rights.
Rowan County Commissioners Appeal Prayer Case
Rowan County commissioners are appealing a recent federal court ruling. It said their practice of opening meetings with Christian prayers violated the First Amendment.
Expert: No Evidence New NC Voter Law Affected 2014 Turnout
A political science professor from Georgia provided evidence Monday for North Carolina in the voting rights trial in Forsyth County. A professor at the University of Georgia says he has found no evidence that the new election law in North Carolina had an impact on turnout in the 2014 electio
NC Supreme Court Rules For School Vouchers
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled Thursday afternoon that North Carolina can use public tax dollars to help children attend private and religious schools. The 4-3 decision reverses a ruling last summer by Judge Robert Hobgood in the state's Superior Court.
Environmental Groups Ask Judge To Dismiss Part Of Lawsuit
A coalition of environmental groups wants a North Carolina judge to dismiss part of a lawsuit. The lawsuit deals with pollution leaking from Duke Energy's coal ash dumps.
NC House Passes Controversial Monuments Bill
A bill protecting historical monuments is heading to the governor's desk. The House passed the legislation Tuesday.
The bill was approved after the Republican-heavy chamber overcame hours of debate launched by Democrats who condemned the bill for preserving Confederate symbols.
NC Senate Takes First Steps To Move Presidential Primary Date To March
After agreeing in principle, North Carolina's Senate Republicans took the first formal steps to move the presidential primary date again. The Republican's National Committee threatened a loss of convention power if the date was not changed.