Neal Charnoff
Neal Charnoff joined 88.5 WFDD as Morning Edition host in 2014.
Raised in the Catskill region of upstate New York, he graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1983. Armed with a liberal arts degree, Neal was fully equipped to be a waiter. So he prolonged his arrested development bouncing around New York and L.A. until discovering that people enjoyed listening to his voice on the radio.
After a few years doing overnight shifts at a local rock station, Neal spent most of his career at Vermont Public Radio. He began as host of a nightly jazz program, where he was proud to interview many of his idols, including Dave Brubeck and Sonny Rollins.
Neal graduated to the news department, where he was the local host for NPR's All Things Considered for 14 years. In addition to news interviews and features, he originated and produced the Weekly Conversation On The Arts, as well as VPR Backstage, which profiled theater productions around the state. He contributed several stories to NPR, including coverage of a devastating ice storm.
Neal now sees the value of that liberal arts degree, and approaches life with the knowledge that all subjects and all art forms are connected to each other.
Neal and his wife Judy are enjoying exploring North Carolina and points south. They would both be happy to never experience a Vermont winter again.
Stories from this Author
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A new survey shows that North Carolina teacher pay remains well below the national average. The survey was conducted before raises that were included in this year's budget.
Greensboro To Hold Referendum On Extending Term For Council and Mayor
The Greensboro City Council wants voters to decide on extending the term of council members and the mayor from two years to four. The unanimous vote was in response to state legislation that would dramatically change the structure of the city's government.
Report Recommends Raising Smoking Age
A new report is advocating raising the minimum smoking age to above 18. The study said raising the age limit could prove more effective in reducing tobacco use.
A&T To Acquire Stadium From City
North Carolina A&T State University and the city of Greensboro have reached a deal on War Memorial Stadium. Officials hope an upgraded stadium will be a catalyst for the area.
Appalachian Trail Tackles Overcrowding
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has launched a voluntary registration system for people attempting to hike the entire trail. The goal is to put some distance between hikers.
