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...

State to Experiment with Digital and Wireless Textbooks

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is expected to announce this morning an initiative to explore wireless technology and digital textbooks in Virginia schools. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters Report.

White House Confirms Obama Visit Tomorrow in Richmond

The White House confirmed yesterday that President Obama will be in Richmond tomorrow for one of his conversations on the economy, with middle class families…Charles Fishburne reports.

Emergency Water Restrictions Go Into Effect Despite Rain

Despite the recent rainfall, Chesterfield, Prince George and Dinwiddie counties, plus Colonial Heights and Petersburg all go to emergency water restrictions today, and  that could last awhile.

Emergency Water Conservation Measures Just Hours Away for Appomattox River Water Authority.

The U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly report by experts across the country, shows that 89 percent of Virginia is either abnormally dry or suffering from drought. That’s up from 68 percent a week ago…and as Charles Fishburne reports, the Appomattox River Water Authority is just inches…and hours away, from passing their emergency trigger point.

Police Offer Ways To Dispose of Expired Prescription Medicines

Richmond Police are participating in a nationwide effort to get expired prescription medications out of your medicine cabinets and to keep children and others out of harm's way. Charles Fishburne reports.

First Suspected Modern-Day Pirates Go On Trial In Norfolk This Week.

A group of accused pirates is set to go on trial in Virginia, and as Charles Fishburne reports, it will test some laws dating back to the 19th century.

President Obama Schedules Richmond Visit Next Wednesday

The White House confirmed yesterday that President Obama is scheduled to visit Richmond next Wednesday. Charles Fishburne reports.

CarMax Reports Increase In Net Income

Richmond-based CarMax says its second-quarter net income rose 4.8 percent…and the company earned 108 million or 48 cents a share in the three months that ended August 31st. And as Charles Fishburne reports, it is one company that may have actually gained ground during the recession.

California Rapper Pleads Guilty to Four Farmville Murders

An aspiring rapper who liked horror-themed lyrics has pleaded guilty to killing four people in Farmville a year ago this week. Charles Fishburne reports it was a plea-bargain that may have saved his life.

No new cigarette taxes this year

There will be no new tobacco taxes coming out of this year’s General Assembly. As Charles Fishburne reports, three bills died in committee with no discussion.