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.
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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Local)
Vanessa's reporting is heavily focused on local news, particularly community events and developments in the North Carolina area. She frequently covers stories related to pets, entertainment news, and education. This suggests that she would be most receptive to pitches related to local events, human interest stories, or initiatives aimed at improving the community.
Given her focus on evolving stories and breaking news within a localized context, Vanessa may respond well to pitches providing exclusive access to ongoing developments or unique perspectives from individuals directly impacted by these events. Additionally, she appears open to government announcements pertinent to her coverage area.
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By: Vanessa Ruffes
A user posted a video on X, showing a man in a wheelchair on the side of I-75 in Florida after he purportedly rear-ended a trooper.
By: Vanessa Ruffes
Charlotte is no stranger to these busts, with some prior investigations centered on the types of games these businesses have and whether they are skill-based.
By: Vanessa Ruffes Wcnc
A user posted a video on X, showing a man in a wheelchair on the side of I-75 in Florida after he purportedly rear-ended a trooper.
By: Vanessa Ruffes
Single-use plastic gowns are a large share of hospital waste, Charlotte-based manufacturer Terraloam said. Its compostable gown could change that.
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Board of Education office Monday calling for more answers about reported staffing changes and other spending complaints.
By: Vanessa Ruffes Wcnc, Hank Lee
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Board of Education office Monday calling for more answers about reported staffing changes and other spending complaints.
By: Vanessa Ruffes Wcnc
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — Wildlife rescuers are sharing footage of what they said are potential wild goose thieves, in hopes of helping authorities in an investigation.
By: Vanessa Ruffes
A Charlotte-area rescue released images, witnesses said, showed three people taking wild baby geese from their parents over the weekend.
By: Vanessa Ruffes Wcnc
Nonprofit Friends of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services is hosting its inaugural fundraising event to raise money for its boarding fund.
By: Vanessa Ruffes Wcnc
Youth Development Initiative gets students referred from schools, juvenile justice and social services systems, and parents themselves.
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