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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Rain Stops Emergency Work on I-64 Afton Mountain Crossing Again

Emergency work on the troublesome stretch of I-64 over Afton Mountain had to be postponed again today because of the rainy weather.   Charles Fishburne has a followup report.

Senate Passes Bill to Empower States to Collect Sales Taxes on Online Purchases

Attention online shoppers -- the days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may be numbered.  Late yesterday, the U. S. Senate voted on a bill to empower states to collect sales taxes for purchases made on the internet.  Charles Fishburne reports.

Richmond's Hispanic Community Celebrates 9th Annual Que Pasa Festival Tomorrow

 

Richmond's Hispanic community is holding its 9th annual festival in downtown Richmond tomorrow, and as Charles Fishburne reports, it's a celebration with a mission.

 

Unemployment Continues to Drop in Richmond Metro

Unemployment levels continue to drop in the Richmond Metropolitan area, according to a report just released by the Virginia Employment Commission. 

VDOT Begins Travel Time on Overhead Message Boards on I-95

Starting Monday, I-95 commuters will see travel times displayed on five existing overhead message signs between Chesterfield County and Hanover County. 

Chesterfield Man Charged With Transporting Moonshine

A Chesterfield man and another from Chase  City have been arrested and charged with transporting moonshine following an investigation by state and local authorities. 

Police Arrest Final Suspect in VSU Hazing Deaths

Chesterfield County police say the last of four men charged with hazing after two Virginia State University students drowned has surrendered. 

Virginia Beach Officials Reviewing What Went Wrong In Chaotic Weekend

Virginia Beach police say they made nearly 150 arrests stemming from a violent and rowdy weekend at the oceanfront. 

UVA's Focused Ultrasound Surgery for Essential Tremor Called Success

The University of Virginia's ground-breaking scalpel-free brain surgery for essential tremor has been so successful it warrants large-scale testing, according to the project's lead researcher.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.