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...

Shots Fired in Moving Car In Hanover

A gunshot rang out in a moving car in Hanover County late Tuesday night, resulting in two injuries and rumors of a threat to the community. 

Virginia Opens New Trade Center in China

Governor McDonnell has announced the opening of a trade center in China to promote sales of Virginia agricultural and forest products in a country that is already our biggest customer. 

Search Continues For Missing VSU Student; Four Charged With Hazing

The search continues for a Virginia State University student in an incident that resulted in the drowning of another, and Chesterfield County Police have charged four men with hazing in connection with the incident.

NASA Plans to Capture Asteroid to Study Ways to Deflect

The President's budget recommendations for NASA last week included money to capture and explore an asteroid in a mission that could someday help protect the earth from impact.  Charles Fishburne talks with Dr. Michael Gazarik, Associate Director of the NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate, which would spearhead the project.

Budget Cuts Slowing Some Flights

It was a tough start to the week for many air travelers as federal budget cuts led to cascading delays along the East Coast Monday morning, but as Charles Fishburne reports, disruptions at Richmond International so far have been minimal.

Bodies Identified in Weekend Murder-Suicide

Richmond Police have identified the two people found dead inside a South Richmond home over the weekend, after a standoff with police that resulted in two officers being shot. 

Orbital Launches Largest Rocket Ever From Wallops Island

A company contracted by NASA to deliver supplies to the International  Space Station has successfully launched a rocket from Virginia's Eastern Shore in a test of its ability to send a cargo ship aloft.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Unstable Soil Being Removed on Afton Mountain

VDOT has announced emergency work to begin to remove unstable soil on Interstate 64 on Afton Mountain. 

VDOT To Spend 68 Million On Resurfacing Projects In Richmond District

The Virginia Department of Transportation is about to spend $68 million in highway resurfacing projects all over the Richmond District.   It includes everything from Interstates to neighborhood streets.

Virginia Forestry's Seedling Store Closing For Season

The Virginia Department of Forestry is closing its doors on its popular seedling sales for the season, and as Charles Fishburne reports, for more than 90 years it has helped keep Virginia green.