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
Shaw University investigating allegations of misconduct on women's basketball team
Several Shaw University women's basketball players are speaking out after experiencing what they call "misconduct" while playing for the Lady Bears.
Testing at NC State's Poe Hall stopped because of lack of federal funding
The university was testing for possible toxic chemicals.
Federal funding cuts halt construction of labs at NC State Public Health Lab: 'Dangerous'
"This is having a direct impact on our ability to protect and serve the citizens of North Carolina."
Department of Education to resume collections on defaulted federal student loans
Student loan payments have been paused since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Triangle community remembers Pope Francis: 'A father figure'
About 80 Cardinal Gibbons High students attended the Easter Sunday service in St. Peter's Square, which would be Pope Francis' final public appearance.
Consumers, restaurants prepare for Easter weekend
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of a dozen Grade A large eggs as of March was $6.23, more than double the rate last April of $2.86.
As businesses assess effects of tariffs, consumers take action
Newly released economic data shows how consumers have worked to minimize the effects of tariffs.
Senate budget proposal highlighted by tax cuts, more Helene relief funding
The Senate budget plan includes raises for most state employees, teachers, and law enforcement, as well as hundreds of millions in new Hurricane Helene relief.
Access to abortion would be severely restricted, violators punished under newly filed NC House bill
House Bill 804 does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
NC's agriculture industry braces for potential effects of tariffs
North Carolina farmers face possible challenges from tariffs on imports.