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...

Louisa Man Charged in Bogus Pardon Plan for Former Legislator

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

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

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.

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.