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
Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell delivers first State of the City address
"I am very proud to be mayor of this great city," said Cowell.
Fans, donors energized as NC State introduces Will Wade as basketball coach: 'Our time is now'
"I thought the press conference was amazing. Coach Wade said everything that our fan base wants him to say."
As Triangle women's teams continue March Madness runs, young girls find inspiration
From 2019-2022, the percentage of 6-to-17-year-old girls who played sports regularly increased from 33% to 34.5% nationally.
Hundreds show up for self-described 'empty chair' town hall for Sen. Thom Tillis
Organizers said they extended several invitations to Sen. Thom Tillis regarding the event, asking him to attend.
'Constitutional carry,' DEI prohibition bills moved out of committee by NC lawmakers
Two bills which have drawn broad attention this legislative session were respectively passed out of committee Tuesday.
'Not justifiable use of force': Man charged after reporting theft, shooting teen driver in Nash Co.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office said the shooting was not a justifiable use of force.
19-year-old woman killed in Clayton Boulevard crash; driver faces DWI, other charges
A 48-year-old man was charged with driving with no license and DWI in a "completely preventable" deadly crash.
As colon cancer rates increase in young adults, former college track and field star shares her story
While colorectal cancer cases among older adults have steadily dropped, they've increased among those 50 and younger.
Democrats organize rally in Raleigh opposing DOGE, federal cuts; NCGOP dismisses it as 'stunt'
Democrats and their supporters questioned DOGE's purpose in downtown Raleigh while Republicans laud the federal cuts.
Booming Garner to welcome new commercial space in downtown, first in decades: 'It's our time now'
The Metro 201 Project coming to downtown will include 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 24 residential units.