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.

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VDOT Begins Travel Time on Overhead Message Boards on I-95

Charles Fishburne in News

Starting Monday, I-95 commuters will see travel times displayed on five existing overhead message signs between Chesterfield County and Hanover County. 

Chesterfield Man Charged With Transporting Moonshine

Charles Fishburne in News

A Chesterfield man and another from Chase  City have been arrested and charged with transporting moonshine following an investigation by state and local authorities. 

Police Arrest Final Suspect in VSU Hazing Deaths

Charles Fishburne in News

Chesterfield County police say the last of four men charged with hazing after two Virginia State University students drowned has surrendered. 

Virginia Beach Officials Reviewing What Went Wrong In Chaotic Weekend

Charles Fishburne in News

Virginia Beach police say they made nearly 150 arrests stemming from a violent and rowdy weekend at the oceanfront. 

UVA's Focused Ultrasound Surgery for Essential Tremor Called Success

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

The University of Virginia's ground-breaking scalpel-free brain surgery for essential tremor has been so successful it warrants large-scale testing, according to the project's lead researcher.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Richmond Names New Manager for James River Park

Charles Fishburne in News

Richmond has just named a new director for its celebrated James River Park System.  And, he is already on board. 

US Supreme Court Says Virginia's FOI Act Provisions Can Favor Residents

Charles Fishburne in News

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that Virginia has the right to block out-of-state people from using its Freedom of Information Act to get state documents. 

Biofuel Made From Camelina Plant Powers Jetliner

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

NASA researchers say a series of test flights in California has shown a commercial jet could fly safely with a blend of jet fuel made from camelina plant oil, while producing fewer emissions.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Divers Find Second Body in VSU Hazing Incident

Charles Fishburne in News

Divers searching for a missing Virginia State University freshman recovered a body yesterday about 200 yards from where he went in to the Appomattox River. 

Police Detonate "Suspicious Package" on VMI Campus

Charles Fishburne in Web Exclusive

Authorities carried out a controlled detonation of a suspicious item that prompted the evacuation of several buildings at Virginia Military Institute yesterday.