Mixed Reaction To Offshore Drilling Ban
Environmentalists applaud the administration's offshore drilling decision, Governor and Lt. Governor say President went too far; VCU survey says America is split.
Charles Fishburne
Charles Fishburne is a correspondent for WCVE Public Radio. He brings over 40 years experience as a broadcast journalist and news executive in Richmond, Washington D.C. and New York. Charles was also a long-time television news anchor and news director in Richmond.
Articles by Charles Fishburne
NOAA Predicts Busy Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season begins next week, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its annual pre-season prediction, and as Charles Fishburne reports, they say it could be a busy one.
ACLU Asks DOJ to Investigate Richmond Jail
With temperatures in the Richmond City jail reportedly reaching 120 degrees, the ACLU has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate and possibly intervene. Charles Fishburne reports.
Crackdown on Seat-Belt Violators Coming This Weekend
The US Department of Transportation said yesterday there are still 45 million people refusing to use seatbelts, and launched its annual Click It or Ticket program in advance of the holidays. Charles Fishburne reports
MeadWestvaco Relocating to Richmond
MeadWestvaco is bringing 128 jobs to Virginia by relocating its Center for Packaging Innovation Center from Raleigh, North Carolina. Charles Fishburne reports.
AAA Predicts Return to Virginia Highways This Memorial Day Weekend
AAA predicts travelers will shake off the recession and return to the highways in greater numbers this Memorial Day weekend. Charles Fishburne reports.
State Shuts Down Friday Due to Budget Cuts
Some 97 thousand state employees will be taking a furlough day Friday, without pay. Charles Fishburne reports.
One Out of Five Virginia children 10-17 is Overweight
A new state survey indicates one out five Virginians age 10-17 is overweight, but as Charles Fishburne reports, these numbers are revealing in more ways than one.
Kudzu Poses New Threat to Environment
A researcher at the University of Virginia says Kudzu poses a new threat to the environment that is worse than anyone ever thought. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters report.
Financial Abuse Among The Elderly On The Rise
The Virginia Department of Social Services says more and more older adults are being financially exploited and is calling on people who work in the financial industry to help stop it. Charles Fishburne reports.