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...

Cantor sets job fair for next week

With almost 15 million people still looking for work across the nation in June, and 50 thousand in Virginia, Seventh District Republican Congressman Eric Cantor is once again planning a job fair next Tuesday. Charles Fishburne reports.

VDOT Issues Warnings About Driving During Hurricane Season

VDOT says with the beginning of Hurricane Season, it is important for motorists to be especially mindful of flooded roads. Charles Fishburne reports.

Ten Fatalities Over Memorial Day Weekend

State Police say ten people died over the long Memorial Day weekend, and two more were killed in a fiery tractor trailer crash yesterday on I-85 near South Hill. Charles Fishburne reports.

Virginia Unveils New State Park Website

Virginia has just unveiled a new website that promises you the Great Outdoors and anything you want to know about it, just a click away. Charles Fishburne reports.

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.

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.