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
NC Senate candidates Cooper, Whatley campaign as race spending grows
North Carolina's U.S. Senate candidates are continuing to campaign across the state as what is expected to be one of the nation's most expensive races begins to take shape.
State Health Plan approves provider tiers, premium changes
Officials said they are focused on reducing members' total health care costs rather than premium costs alone.
Advocates push for more action on youth tobacco use
North Carolina's newly signed state budget includes measures aimed at reducing youth tobacco use, but public health advocates want more.
NC State early voting site relocation draws pushback; Wake to increase number of early voting sites
The Wake County Board of Elections replaced Talley Student Union with NC State Business Services Center, about a mile away.
Gov. Stein signs $34.4B NC budget into law: 'Real wins'
The budget ends a lengthy stalemate in the General Assembly and outlines spending priorities across education, health care, disaster recovery and state government.
Raleigh leaders weigh response after teen-takeover shootings
Curfews are an option as Raleigh officials consider measures to prevent similar incidents.
'Every donation counts': Community rallies support for Venezuela earthquake victims
"I was in shock."
North Carolina lawmakers approve new state budget, sending plan to Governor Stein
North Carolina lawmakers approved the $34 billion state budget last week.
History of Carolina Hurricanes goal horn that sends fans into orbit, ups the energy inside Lenovo
The Hurricanes are undoubtedly Carolina's team, and there's one part of their Hartford heritage that still loudly remains.
Dangerous heat leads to families, workers changing daily routines to stay safe
Families and workers adjust their schedules, take extra precautions to stay safe.