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...

Fatal Shooting of Suspect by Chesterfield Officer Found Justified

A grand jury says the fatal shooting of a suspect by a Chesterfield County police officer was justified. 

Woodbridge Man Wins Four Lotteries, Totaling $2 Million

A Woodbridge man could be called the king of the scratch-off ticket -- winning his fourth lottery prize and pushing his total winnings to more than $2 million.

 

Richmond Police Search for Clues in Triple Shooting

Two men remain in critical condition following a 3:00 am Monday shooting incident in 400 block of East Broad in Richmond that resulted in one death. 

Navy Launches First Unmanned Jet From Aircraft Carrier

The United States Navy says it has successfully launched an unmanned aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier. 

ACLU to Argue Liquor Ads in College Papers Protected by the Constitution

The Virginia ACLU is set to argue in court this morning that state regulations banning liquor advertisements in college newspapers are unconstitutional.  

Virginia's Wheat Crop Could Be Seven Percent Up

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says the state wheat crop is expected to top 16 million bushels in 2013.

Overnight Frost May Put Plants in Jeopardy

The National Weather service issued an overnight frost advisory for rural areas of East Central Virginia, Piedmont and South Central Virginia, and as Charles Fishburne reports, it came at a critical time for many young crops.

Convicted Head Of Prostitution Ring To Be Sentenced Today

A North Carolina woman is due in federal court in Richmond today to be sentenced for running an interstate prostitution ring.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Astronomer Says Stonewall Jackson Shot By Moonlight

A new theory about the death of Confederal General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson who was shot by his own men...has been advanced by a Texas State Astronomer.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Health Centers Gear Up For Affordable Care Act Coverage

More than $2.5 million in federal funds is being made available to help Virginia health centers enroll uninsured individuals into health insurance coverage.