Charles Fishburne
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.

Stories from Charles Fishburne...

Groundbreaking Today For the City’s First Elementary School in over a Decade

As we reported last week, the City of Richmond is breaking ground for two new elementary schools this month --  the first is today, and the Mayor is especially eager for the community to come out and show its support.

Two Dead In I-77 Accident

Two people are dead and 16 others injured, four critically, following multiple crashes on fog-shrouded I-77 in Southwest Virginia yesterday. Charles Fishburne reports.

Triple A Says Holiday Travel Will Increase

There is more from Triple A today about the upcoming holiday as Charles Fishburne reports, they are predicting double-digit increases in Thanksgiving travel.

New Educational Program Aimed at Stopping Check Fraud Scams

Virginia’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services yesterday announced a new anti-fraud program to help protect Virginians from fake check scams. Charles Fishburne reports.

State Board wants review of all textbooks from Five Ponds Press

The State Board of Education has called for a review of the current textbook approval process in the wake of two error-riddled elementary history textbooks that had crept into the system.

Virginia crop production down in 2010

The Virginia Department of Agriculture says many of Virginia’s major crops produced significantly lower yields last year. Charles Fishburne reports.

Traditional Telephone Books Could Disappear For Most Customers

Tomorrow is the final day for public comment on the possible end of the telephone book white pages in most Virginia homes. Charles Fishburne reports.

McEachin Named Legislator of the Year by Virginia Interfaith Center

Ninth District State Senator Don McEachin has just been named "Legislator of the Year," by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. Charles Fishburne reports.

FTC Says Fake Check Scams on the Rise

There is a new anti-fraud campaign set to be launched in Virginia today, to protect consumers from check fraud…Charles Fishburne reports.

Triple A Predicts Five-Cent-A-Gallon-Rise In Gasoline Prices Over Thanksgiving

Triple A says gasoline prices are high…and holiday prices will be higher. Charles Fishburne reports.