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...

Kings Dominion Seeks 4,000 Seasonal workers

Kings Dominion is looking for 4,000 seasonal employees ranging from food and beverage to acting and dancing. 

Poll Respondents Favor Sales Tax Boost to Pay For Transportation

Christopher Newport University's Wason poll just released says Virginians back the Governor's plan to repeal the gasoline tax and raise the sales tax to pay for transportation by a 2-1 margin. 

Home Sales in Central Virginia Show Improvement

Home Sales in Central Virginia and the Richmond Region were up significantly in 2012.  Charles Fishburne talks with Laura LaFayette, CEO of the Richmond Association of Realtors.

Poll Shows Support for Homeschool Sports Participation, Labor Day Options

VCU's Commonwealth Education Poll finds a majority of Virginians support homeschool sports participation and pre-Labor Day school openings. 

Chesterfield's Stonebridge to Add 600 Apartments

Construction is set to begin on a new, 600-unit apartment complex at Chesterfield County's Stonebridge Development on the site of the old Cloverleaf Mall. 

Supporters of Drone Restrictions to Speak Out

Opponents of the use of drones by police agencies have scheduled a news conference this morning to spell out their objections and ask for public support. 

Arctic Air and Snow Forecast

The National Weather Service says this will be a cold and blustery day, followed by an even colder night. 

Chesterfield Teacher Charged With Possession of Heroin on School Property

A Chesterfield County Elementary School teacher has been arrested and charged with possession of heroin on school property. 

Teen Smoking Rates in Virginia Down Dramatically

A report released yesterday shows that Virginia's youth smoking rates are at their lowest levels in decades. 

VDOT Prepares for Snow Tonight

With the National Weather Service predicting a possible 2-5 inches of snow in the Richmond area beginning tonight, the Virginia Department of Transportation has all its resources ready to move.