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...

Officials Say Hurricane Earl Might Be A Close Call

State Emergency officials say Hurricane Earl might be a close call, and Virginians need to be ready. Charles Fishburne reports.

Judge Refuses AG's Subpoena of Former UVA Professor’s Work On Global Warming

An Albermarele County Circuit Judge has set aside a subpoena issued by Virginia’s attorney general, seeking documents related to the work of climate scientist and former uva professor Michael Mann. Charles Fishburne reports.

Triple A Predicts Holiday Travel Up Nine Percent If Hurricane Earl Stays Away

Triple A Mid-Atlantic yesterday released the Labor Day travel forecast for Virginia…and it is up about nine percent over last year. But as Charles Fishburne reports, there are a couple of big question marks.

Weinstein International Center Opens Its Doors

The University of Richmond opened the doors to its new Carole Weinstein International Center for the first time to students last week, even as one of its recent graduates in international studies was making headlines around the world for his humanitarian efforts to help victims of violence in the Congo. Charles Fishburne reports.

Tallest Man Surgery at UVA Deemed a Success

The world's tallest man has been given a good prognosis following surgery yesterday at the UVA Medical Center for a rare condition that causes uncontrolled growth. Charles Fishburne has a follow-up Science Matters report.

Course In Economics and Finance Required for High School Graduation

There is a new SOL requirement in high school curricula that students must have some basic economics and personal finance before they can graduate. Charles Fishburne reports

Triple A Predicts 10% Increase In Labor Day Travel

Triple A has released its national predictions for holiday travel, and they say it indicates people will spend more money than this time last year, but spend it carefully. Charles Fishburne reports.

VDOT Unveils New 24-7 Customer Call Center

VDOT has just unveiled its new 24-hour customer service center, to help motorists around the clock…Charles Fishburne reports.

Power promised back in Northern Virginia by end of the day

Dominion Virginia Power crews hope to have everybody back on line today, after the snowstorm that paralyzed Northern Virginia Wednesday.

World’s Tallest Man To Get Surgery at UVA to Stop Uncontrolled Growth

The world’s tallest man comes to Charlottesville today for an operation that doctors believe will stop his uncontrolled growth and prolong his life. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters report.