Neal Charnoff
Neal Charnoff joined 88.5 WFDD as Morning Edition host in 2014.
Raised in the Catskill region of upstate New York, he graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1983. Armed with a liberal arts degree, Neal was fully equipped to be a waiter. So he prolonged his arrested development bouncing around New York and L.A. until discovering that people enjoyed listening to his voice on the radio.
After a few years doing overnight shifts at a local rock station, Neal spent most of his career at Vermont Public Radio. He began as host of a nightly jazz program, where he was proud to interview many of his idols, including Dave Brubeck and Sonny Rollins.
Neal graduated to the news department, where he was the local host for NPR's All Things Considered for 14 years. In addition to news interviews and features, he originated and produced the Weekly Conversation On The Arts, as well as VPR Backstage, which profiled theater productions around the state. He contributed several stories to NPR, including coverage of a devastating ice storm.
Neal now sees the value of that liberal arts degree, and approaches life with the knowledge that all subjects and all art forms are connected to each other.
Neal and his wife Judy are enjoying exploring North Carolina and points south. They would both be happy to never experience a Vermont winter again.
Stories from this Author
North Carolina Residents Busy Signing Up For Health Care
North Carolina is again one of the country's busiest states for consumers signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The state's reluctance to take part in the program means the federal government is running the marketplace.
New Laws For The New Year
New Year's Day will bring some changes to North Carolina laws. The new laws cover a wide spectrum of issues.
'Tis The Season To Recycle Your Christmas Tree
It's time to start thinking about what to do with your Christmas tree. Many Christmas trees across North Carolina are destined to become mulch or sand-dune protectors.
Guilford Education Board Advocates Tuition Reform For Undocumented Immigrants
The Guilford County Board of Education wants state legislators to allow certain undocumented immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition. Board members consider this a bold and important step forward.
Commission Approves NC Fracking Rules
A state panel has approved a comprehensive list of regulations for companies that want fracking permits to drill for and collect natural gas in North Carolina. The rules are now ready for consideration by the state legislature.
Winston-Salem Lawyer Approved As Federal Judge
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Winston-Salem attorney to a federal judgeship in central North Carolina.
Governor Accepts Early Stock Payout From Lender
An Associated Press investigation has found that soon after taking office, Governor Pat McCrory and U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina accepted six-figure stock payouts from Tree.com, the corporate parent of the online mortgage broker LendingTree.
Guilford County Will Add Social Workers
Help is on the way for beleaguered Guilford County social workers. An influx of state funding will allow the county to hire at least 12 new employees.