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...

Navy Launches First Unmanned Jet From Aircraft Carrier

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Louisa Man Charged in Bogus Pardon Plan for Former Legislator

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A Louisa County man faces a preliminary hearing next month on charges he swindled the family of a former state legislator who is now in prison -- promising, but not delivering a presidential pardon. 

Ten-year old Wins Essay Contest Writing About Her Grandmother

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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors has recognized 10-year old Ashley Nuckols, a student at Curtis Elementary School, as the grand prize winner of the annual essay contest for Older Americans Month.  As Charles Fishburne reports, Ashley won with an essay about her grandmother.
 

 

My Granny—My Inspiration

 

Southwest to Begin Non-Stop Daily Flight to Orlando From RIC In November

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Southwest Airlines has announced a new service to Richmond and promotional fares to Orlando to launch it, but as Charles Fishburne reports, it will bring more to Richmond International that just another low-cost destination.