Michael Perchick
Prior to moving to North Carolina, Michael spent more than two years at KVUE, the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas. While there, he covered a wide variety of stories, ranging from the state Legislature to South by Southwest. He reported remotely on several major events - including deadly bus crashes in Mississippi and Uvalde County, severe weather throughout central Texas, and Super Bowl LI. His work covering education was recognized by the Texas Association of School Boards.
Before KVUE, Michael spent two years as a news/sports reporter and news producer at WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, Mississippi. In his split role, Michael extensively covered the highly-contested U.S. Senate race between incumbent Sen. Thad Cochran and state Sen. Chris McDaniel, and provided reports from SEC Media Days and the Senior Bowl. Michael was a part of the Associated Press Award-winning "Blitz 16," which was named Best Sportscast in Mississippi.
Michael graduated from the University of Miami, where he double-majored in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science, and minored in Sports Administration.
The grandson of a Tar Heel, Michael grew up with a wardrobe full of Carolina blue (he even has the 5th grade class picture to prove it!), and is excited to take in the spirited rivalries between all the local schools.
Outside of the newsroom, Michael lives in Raleigh, and enjoys playing and watching sports, checking out some of the area's cuisines, and refreshing his Twitter account (which you can follow along @MichaelPerchick).
Feel free to send all story ideas and restaurant suggestions (not necessarily in that order).
Michael's Stories
Gov. Cooper's budget proposal prioritizes public education, childcare funding
Gov. Roy Cooper's proposed budget called for more spending on public schools and a moratorium on private school vouchers.
People living in tents off U.S. 70 push back after being told to leave: 'We're human beings'
It may look like a patch of grass or an empty space but for dozens of people, a section of U.S. 70 is home.
Ukrainians in Triangle react to House foreign aid vote: "My life changed completely."
'It's vital for Ukraine's survival, and it's certainly vital for Ukraine's victory.'
North Carolina Surgical Hospital holds ribbon-cutting in Chapel Hill
The 375,000-square-foot space is the largest addition to the UNC Health Chapel Hill campus since 1952.
Wake County approves use of $7.5 million toward tackling opioid addiction, overdoses
The Wake County Board of Commissioners announced the breakdown of $7.5 million to address the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Raleigh's Seaboard Station development plans 'going to be insane' for food, fun, living
The plans feature three new residential buildings, a new hotel, and more. "This is going to be the place you want to be."
Visit from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to put North Carolina in global spotlight
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visit includes a tour of the Toyota electric battery manufacturing site and HondaJet facility.
Fujifilm vows $1.2B investment, 680 new jobs at Holly Springs location
Fujifilm plans to expand its operations in North Carolina, committing to invest $1.2 billion and promising to create 680 new jobs in Wake County.
North Carolina Japan Center prepares for visit from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be taking part in two events at NC State.
Women's NCAA tournament draws record-breaking numbers, motivates Triangle athletes
Sunday's national championship between South Carolina and Iowa set new viewership records for women's basketball, with 18.7 million people watching.