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...

Coliseum Study Recommends Four City Sites

An independent study group has located four sites in or near downtown Richmond for a replacement for the aging Richmond coliseum. Charles Fishburne reports.

JetBlue to Stop New York Service

The cost of air travel from Richmond to New York could increase substantially in the coming months, as low-cost carrier JetBlue announced it plans to end its daily flights to JFK, November 1st. Charles Fishburne reports

Water Authority Recommends Mandatory Restrictions

Officials at Appomattox River Water Authority have asked their five participating localities to go to mandatory restrictions because of low levels in Lake Chesdin. Charles Fishburne reports that it is the first call for mandatory restrictions since 2007.

Fewer Fatalities and Drunk Driving Arrests Over Labor Day

Virginia State Police report fewer traffic deaths and drunk drivers on the highways over the Labor Day weekend.

Long Hot Summer Worst On Record

The National Weather Service says Summer 2010 is the hottest on record.

Virginia Supreme Court Has Its First Woman Chief Justice.

The Virginia Supreme Court has a new chief justice…the first woman to serve in that capacity in the court’s history. Charles Fishburne reports.

VDH Sets Up Guidelines For Transferring ER Patients

The Virginia Department of Health has initiated some guidelines to help get patients out of the emergency room to their inpatient beds more quickly. Charles Fishburne reports.

State Police Step Up Holiday Patrols

Virginia State Police will put 75% of their uniformed workforce on patrol across the state this Labor Day weekend.

Unemployment Rate Edges Up In July

The unemployment rate in the Richmond region rose slightly in July, but more people are apparently looking for work. Charles Fishburne reports.

UR Grad Helps Victims of Violence in Congo

A recent graduate of the University of Richmond has been instrumental in helping survivors of a rebel attack in Congo.