For months, Lucy’s flyers lined the roads around Carowinds and beyond. One year after her unlikely return, her family says Charlotte’s compassion sticks with them.
Vanessa Ruffes is an anchor and reporter at WCNC in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a passion for storytelling, Vanessa covers a range of local news topics, including community events, human interest stories, and issues affecting the Charlotte area. She is also an animal shelter volunteer and enjoys spending time outdoors.