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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VCU Researchers Working on Compound to Help Quit Smoking

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

Virginia Commonwealth University has just received a 482,000 dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue work on a compound that might help hard-core smokers to finally quit.  Charles Fishburne talked with Darlene Brunzell, Associate Professor in the VCU Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Woman Run Over By a Bus -- and Lives

Charles Fishburne in News

A woman who was run over by a bus in downtown Richmond has survived and is expected to live.

State ABC Agents Seize 339 Gallons of Moonshine

Charles Fishburne in News

State alcohol regulators say they have arrested a Pittsylvania County man after they seized 339 gallons of moonshine from his home. 

Appeals Court Expands Huguely Appeal Options

Charles Fishburne in News

Virginia's Court of Appeals has expanded the issues that can be brought up on appeal by a former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend. 

Supreme Court Rules on Richmond Court Case

Charles Fishburne in News

The United States Supreme Court says a jury should have the final say on facts that can trigger mandatory minimum sentences in criminal trials. 

SCOTUS Rules Human Genes Cannot Be Patented

Charles Fishburne in News

The U. S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously yesterday that human genes cannot be patented, a decision that could shape the future of medical and genetic research and have profound effect on pharmaceuticals and agriculture.  Charles Fishburne talked with Claire Gastanaga of the Virginia ACLU.

First Suit Filed to Challenge Abortion Clinic Regulations

Charles Fishburne in News

The first lawsuit challenging Virginia's new abortion clinic regulations has been filed. Charles Fishburne reports

Richmond Police Impersonator Robs Victims He Pulls Over

Charles Fishburne in News

Richmond Police are looking for an impersonator who pulled over and robbed two victims at night, along Jefferson Davis Highway.  Charles Fishburne reports.

New Triple-A Research Says Hands-Free Devices Not Safe For Driving

Charles Fishburne in News

Triple-A MidAtlantic has just released what it calls a landmark study on the dangers of distracted driving, and they say the notion that "hands free" devices are safe is just not true. 

VDH Warns of Health Risks From Floods

Charles Fishburne in News

The Virginia Department of Health warns homeowners with wells and septic systems to take precautions due to recent heavy rains and flooding -- and more on the way.