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...

Free Forum Tomorrow for Caregivers of Brain-Injured Patients

The Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services is hosting a forum for caregivers for brain injured patients this weekend, and as Charles Fishburne reports, it may be more prevalent than you thought.

State Warns of Phishing Scams in the Wake of Epsilon Security Breach

Virginia’s consumer watchdog agency has issued an alert in the wake of the massive security breach that may have affected a company with which you deal. Charles Fishburne reports.

New Surgical Procedures Give Hope to High-Risk Heart Patients

Numbers released over the weekend have confirmed what we reported last month, that new surgical procedures to replace heart valves hold new promise for problem patients.

Congressman Scott Says President Obama Had No Choice But to Try 9/11 Terrorists by Military Commission

Virginia’s Third District Democratic Congressman Bobby Scott yesterday, defended the president’s decision to try alleged 9/11 conspirators by military commission. Charles Fishburne reports

VCU Coach Agrees to New Contract to Stay Here

VCU Rams Coach Shaka Smart has agreed in principal to a new, eight-year multi-million dollar contract following his team’s successful run to the final four. Charles Fishburne reports.

Nation’s Top Mine Safety Official Calls on Congress to Toughen Laws

The nation’s top mine safety official has renewed his call for tougher legislation to protect miners nearly one year after an explosion killed 29 men at a West Virginia Coal Mine. Charles Fishburne reports.

Police Looking for Vandals Who Damaged Property at Rams Rally

VCU and Richmond Police are looking for “several individuals,” suspected of causing property damage during the street celebration over VCU’s tournament victories...Charles Fishburne reports.

Weldon-Cooper Survey Says Virginia’s Horse Industry Worth 1.2 Billion a Year

A new Weldon-Cooper study says Virginia’s horse industry has a 1.2 billion dollar economic impact on Virginia. Charles Fishburne reports.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum Gets Eight Million Dollar Gift to Create Education Center

The Smithsonian American Art Museum has received an eight million dollar gift to create an education center they say will help expand its reach to more US classrooms, including Virginia. Charles Fishburne reports.

Virginia Court of Appeals Asked to Exonerate Thomas Haynesworth

Attorneys for Thomas Haynesworth...who was freed after spending 27 years in prison for crimes he likely did not commit...are asking a Virginia court to exonerate him. Charles Fishburne reports.