Vanessa Ruffes
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Mom and daughter, aunt killed in Lexington house fire; investigators say smoke detectors weren't working www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Family remembers mom and daughter, aunt killed in Lexington house fire
Kalysha Wall said her twin sister, Alysha Clark, initially escaped the home but went back in to try and save her sister and her sister's daughter. All three died.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Mom and daughter, aunt killed in Lexington house fire; investigators say smoke detectors weren't working www.wcnc.com/article/news...
BREAKING: Federal court allows North Carolina to use GOP-drawn Congressional map for 2026 www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Federal court allows North Carolina to use GOP-drawn Congressional map for 2026
The map targets North Carolina's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts. Republicans hope the change can flip an additional seat for their party.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
BREAKING: Federal court allows North Carolina to use GOP-drawn Congressional map for 2026 www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Richard Childress considers legal action against NASCAR after disparaging remarks leaked in lawsuit www.wcnc.com/article/spor...
Richard Childress considers legal action against NASCAR after disparaging remarks leaked in lawsuit
Richard Childress Racing is considering legal action after leaked texts revealed derogatory remarks by NASCAR executives amid an ongoing antitrust lawsuit.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Richard Childress considers legal action against NASCAR after disparaging remarks leaked in lawsuit www.wcnc.com/article/spor...
Solar energy company moving its headquarters to Monroe www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Solar energy company moving its headquarters to Monroe
City leaders said the move will strengthen Monroe's economy and its role in the clean-energy sector.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Solar energy company moving its headquarters to Monroe www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Man arrested for Gastonia crash that killed Uber driver www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Man arrested for Gastonia crash that killed Uber driver
Lincoln Chase Wilson, 19, is now facing a slew of charges.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Man arrested for Gastonia crash that killed Uber driver www.wcnc.com/article/news...
2 arrests made after pursuit ends in deadly crash in Concord www.wcnc.com/article/news...
2 arrests made after pursuit ends in deadly crash in Concord
George Liles Parkway closed in both directions during the investigation and reopened shortly after 4 a.m. Monday.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
2 arrests made after pursuit ends in deadly crash in Concord www.wcnc.com/article/news...
2 suspects arrested over a month after deadly north Charlotte shooting www.wcnc.com/article/news...
2 suspects arrested over a month after deadly north Charlotte shooting
Two suspects, including a teenager, face serious charges following the fatal shooting of Peter Batista Fana in October.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
2 suspects arrested over a month after deadly north Charlotte shooting www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Lake Norman wrestling coach accused of hitting student in the head while breaking up fight during practice www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Lake Norman wrestling coach accused of hitting student in the head while breaking up fight during practice
Stephen William Boyle, 36, now faces two misdemeanor charges.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Lake Norman wrestling coach accused of hitting student in the head while breaking up fight during practice www.wcnc.com/article/news...
2 National Guardsmen shot near White House; suspect in custody www.wcnc.com/article/news...
National Guardsmen shot in DC near White House
Both National Guard members are in critical condition in a local hospital, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
2 National Guardsmen shot near White House; suspect in custody www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Dallas NC schools closed due to water main break www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Dallas schools closed due to water main break
Five school in Gaston County remain closed to students and employees.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Dallas NC schools closed due to water main break www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charges dropped against woman accused of assaulting federal officer at DHS building www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charges dropped against woman accused of assaulting federal officer at DHS building
Prosecutors dropped assault charges against Heather Morrow.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Charges dropped against woman accused of assaulting federal officer at DHS building www.wcnc.com/article/news...
South Carolina Supreme Court to hear Alex Murdaugh appeal in 2026 www.wcnc.com/article/news...
South Carolina Supreme Court to hear Alex Murdaugh appeal in 2026
The former attorney, serving two life sentences for the murders of his wife and son, argues jury tampering and improper evidence influenced his conviction.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
South Carolina Supreme Court to hear Alex Murdaugh appeal in 2026 www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Uber passenger in Charlotte www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Uber passenger in Charlotte
Trevor Powell, now 34 years old, was found guilty of killing Jacquez Moore, who was 19 years old.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Uber passenger in Charlotte www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Former Iredell County educators accused of assaulting disabled students www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Former Iredell County educators accused of assaulting disabled students
Kassidy Ross, 23, and Juanita Nesbit, 59, now face charges.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Former Iredell County educators accused of assaulting disabled students www.wcnc.com/article/news...
NASCAR’s Joey Logano leads groundbreaking of mixed-use community in Huntersville www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Joey Logano's Big Dream for Huntersville
Joey Logano's TOWN1 blends dining, homes, and more into a vibrant hub. Could this reshape local living? Discover the vision behind this ambitious 70-acre project.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
NASCAR’s Joey Logano leads groundbreaking of mixed-use community in Huntersville www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Guilty verdicts bring relief to NoDa community after Scott Brooks’ 2019 death www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Guilty verdicts bring relief to NoDa community after Scott Brooks’ 2019 death
Brooks' Sandwich House, a neighborhood staple, reopens Monday, Dec. 1.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Guilty verdicts bring relief to NoDa community after Scott Brooks’ 2019 death www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig suspended for punching 49ers player www.wcnc.com/article/spor...
Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig suspended for punching 49ers player
The incident happened at the end of Carolina's 20-9 loss to San Francisco.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig suspended for punching 49ers player www.wcnc.com/article/spor...
Puppy rescued from house fire in east Charlotte www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Puppy rescued from house fire in east Charlotte
A firefighter found the puppy unresponsive in a blazing home.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Puppy rescued from house fire in east Charlotte www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Magical Toy Drive celebrates 25 years of helping Charlotte families this holiday season www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Magical Toy Drive celebrates 25 years of helping Charlotte families this holiday season
WCNC Charlotte has teamed up with The Salvation Army for 25 years to help those less fortunate who need help putting gifts under the tree this year.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Magical Toy Drive celebrates 25 years of helping Charlotte families this holiday season www.wcnc.com/article/news...
'No funding coming' | Mecklenburg County sheriff says department needs more resources before Iryna's Law takes effect www.wcnc.com/article/news...
'No funding coming' | Mecklenburg County sheriff says department needs more resources before Iryna's Law takes effect
The law, named after the woman stabbed to death on a Charlotte light rail car, takes effect on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
'No funding coming' | Mecklenburg County sheriff says department needs more resources before Iryna's Law takes effect www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Body camera footage shows welfare check call for man later accused of deadly Charlotte light rail stabbing www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Body camera footage shows welfare check call for man later accused of deadly Charlotte light rail stabbing
CMPD shared the body-worn camera of an encounter with Decarlos Brown, 34, in January 2025.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Body camera footage shows welfare check call for man later accused of deadly Charlotte light rail stabbing www.wcnc.com/article/news...
When is the best time to plant fall trees and shrubs in the Carolinas? www.wcnc.com/article/tech...
When is the best time to plant fall trees and shrubs in the Carolinas?
An expert breaks down the difference between the fall and spring planting seasons.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
When is the best time to plant fall trees and shrubs in the Carolinas? www.wcnc.com/article/tech...
Scott Brooks murder trial: Closing statements to start Monday www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Scott Brooks murder trial: Defense rests, closing statements to start Monday
On Friday, the state called its final witness to the stand. Dr. James Lozano, a forensic pathologist and medical examiner, performed the autopsy on Scott Brooks.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Scott Brooks murder trial: Closing statements to start Monday www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Operation Charlotte's Web: 'Non-violent' landscaper had DHS permission to work, family says www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Operation Charlotte's Web: 'Non-violent' landscaper had DHS permission to work, family says
DHS's Operation Charlotte's Web detained "non-violent" landscaper Oscar Rene Rodriguez, who the government authorized to work here earlier this year.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Operation Charlotte's Web: 'Non-violent' landscaper had DHS permission to work, family says www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Police identify 3 suspects in Concord tree lighting shooting, say it wasn't random www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Police identify 3 suspects in Concord tree lighting shooting, say it wasn't random
A WCNC Charlotte photographer heard the shots, and saw emergency crews respond to the scene.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Police identify 3 suspects in Concord tree lighting shooting, say it wasn't random www.wcnc.com/article/news...