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
Wendell is booming, town leaders see big jump in new single family home permits
The population growth has also ushered in a slate of new businesses, namely restaurants and retailers.
President Biden makes move in hopes of solidifying support from Congressional Black Caucus
Marcus Bass, Deputy Director of NC Black Alliance, said he'd like the conversation to be focused more on issues.
Jill Biden returns to North Carolina to rally veterans, military families
The event was located less than a mile from Wilmington National Cemetery.
EnoFest attendees, vendors enjoy event despite triple-digits feels-like temperatures
The Eno River Association has presented the Festival of the Eno since 1980, drawing in large crowds from across the area.
Fort Liberty soldier accused of killing daughter appears in court
A Fort Liberty soldier charged in the February 2023 death of his 8-month-old daughter faced a judge during a pre-trial hearing for his court-martial.
NC officers team with feds to locate missing children in Triangle: Operation We Will Find You 2
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children assisted law enforcement in tracking down kids as part of this operation.
North Carolina legal experts, politicians respond to Trump immunity ruling
"Trump can crow all he wants that this is a total victory. It isn't. But it also isn't a total loss," said Jeanette Doran of the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law.
President Joe Biden responds to criticism of his debate performance during Raleigh campaign stop
The president spoke for 20 minutes during his first campaign stop since debating Donald Trump on Thursday night.
Republicans, Democrats in North Carolina looking forward to presidential debate between Biden, Trump
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will take the debate stage in Atlanta on Thursday night, as each plan to lay out their platforms in a pitch to voters.
Health officials urge caution as feels-like temperatures hit triple-digits
It took only 20 minutes for Joeseph Bryant to feel the effects of the heat while walking at Pullen Park on Wednesday.