Background
McFarland, Michael Benjamin was born on August 22, 1961 in Boone, North Carolina, United States. Son of Bob B. and Betty (Hodges) McFarland.
McFarland, Michael Benjamin was born on August 22, 1961 in Boone, North Carolina, United States. Son of Bob B. and Betty (Hodges) McFarland.
Associate of Arts summa cum laude, Brevard College, 1980. Bachelor, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1982. Master of Arts, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1990.
Staff writer, The Messenger, Madison, North Carolina, 1982; staff writer, The Chapel Hill Newspaper, Chapel Hill, 1982-1985; staff writer, The Gastonia (North Carolina) Gazette, 1985; editor, director University News, U. North Carolina-Chapel Hill News Svc., Chapel Hill, since 1985.
Member Public Relations Society of America (board directors North Carolina chapter 1989-1993, secretary 1993, president-elect 1994).
Married Jennifer Elisabeth Bailkey.
