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 Shuts Down Friday Due to Budget Cuts

Some 97 thousand state employees will be taking a furlough day Friday, without pay. Charles Fishburne reports.

One Out of Five Virginia children 10-17 is Overweight

A new state survey indicates one out five Virginians age 10-17 is overweight, but as Charles Fishburne reports, these numbers are revealing in more ways than one.

Kudzu Poses New Threat to Environment

A researcher at the University of Virginia says Kudzu poses a new threat to the environment that is worse than anyone ever thought. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters report.

Financial Abuse Among The Elderly On The Rise

The Virginia Department of Social Services says more and more older adults are being financially exploited and is calling on people who work in the financial industry to help stop it. Charles Fishburne reports.

McDonnell Announces Push For Rights Restoration

Governor McDonnell has announced stepped-up procedures to restore voting rights to non-violent offenders, and promised action by July 15th on hundreds of applications he says are long overdue. Charles Fishburne reports.

W&M to Offer Degree with Scottish University

William and Mary and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland will offer an undergraduate, joint degree program beginning in the Fall of 2011. Charles Fishburne reports.

Governor Declares Foster Care Month

May is Foster Care Month in Virginia, and as Charles Fishburne reports, the need has never been greater.

Revenues Better: State Employees Bonus a Possibility

Virginia’s revenue picture is better for the first time in two years, according to Finance Secretary Ric Brown. Charles Fishburne reports.

Mayor schedules update on police pursuit policy.

Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones has scheduled a news conference later today, to release a review on high-speed police pursuit. Charles Fishburne reports.

Chesterfield Launches Detailed County Information Website

Chesterfield County has just launched a web site that features…among other things… aerial photos of your house…and everybody else’s…in fact every single feature on the county map. Charles Fishburne reports.