Vanessa Ruffes
@vanessaruffesnews.bsky.social
News lady in the Carolinas • On air: WCNC • Streaming: WCNC+ • Animal shelter volunteer/foster • Outdoors enthusiast • #GoDawgs #RaysUp
SC Congressman Ralph Norman joined us on WCNC+ streaming tonight to discuss the Epstein files vote and border patrol in Charlotte. Here’s his response when asked whether immigration enforcement could come to SC.
November 19, 2025 at 5:11 AM
SC Congressman Ralph Norman joined us on WCNC+ streaming tonight to discuss the Epstein files vote and border patrol in Charlotte. Here’s his response when asked whether immigration enforcement could come to SC.
Charlotte Douglas Airport with this statement after a staffing-related ground stop earlier this morning that lasted a little more than an hour. #GovernmentShutdown
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Charlotte Douglas Airport with this statement after a staffing-related ground stop earlier this morning that lasted a little more than an hour. #GovernmentShutdown
Mecklenburg County Transportation Sales Tax Increase: 98% of precincts reporting now --
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Mecklenburg County Transportation Sales Tax Increase: 98% of precincts reporting now --
All precincts in for District 6 race -- Democrat Kimberly Owens will flip this seat on Charlotte City Council.
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
All precincts in for District 6 race -- Democrat Kimberly Owens will flip this seat on Charlotte City Council.
With a government shutdown imminent, some in NC's High Country are concerned national park closures could hurt the post-Helene tourism bounce-back. Grandfather Mountain shares how they're preparing and the push for visitors during an important tourism season for WNC www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAwW...
October 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
With a government shutdown imminent, some in NC's High Country are concerned national park closures could hurt the post-Helene tourism bounce-back. Grandfather Mountain shares how they're preparing and the push for visitors during an important tourism season for WNC www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAwW...
A glorious rainbow over downtown Boone tonight as we continue our live coverage from WNC on the one-year mark since Helene ❤️ Keep it to WCNC Charlotte and WCNC+ streaming throughout the week for more stories of resilience, survival, recovery and the work still underway. #mountainstrong
September 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
A glorious rainbow over downtown Boone tonight as we continue our live coverage from WNC on the one-year mark since Helene ❤️ Keep it to WCNC Charlotte and WCNC+ streaming throughout the week for more stories of resilience, survival, recovery and the work still underway. #mountainstrong
A lot of area animal shelters are maxing out on capacity right now and could use some help. Today in Salisbury NC—
August 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A lot of area animal shelters are maxing out on capacity right now and could use some help. Today in Salisbury NC—
❤️ Join us at 3p today on WCNC+ streaming for our chat with Zoomie Toomey Run Club! We’re talking about how to get your steps every Sunday morning and help shelter pups blow off some steam. Plus, we’re showing off these adoptable cuties at Charlotte’s shelter: Polly, Ollie, Bongo and Silas.
August 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
❤️ Join us at 3p today on WCNC+ streaming for our chat with Zoomie Toomey Run Club! We’re talking about how to get your steps every Sunday morning and help shelter pups blow off some steam. Plus, we’re showing off these adoptable cuties at Charlotte’s shelter: Polly, Ollie, Bongo and Silas.
⚠️ Everyone on City of Monroe water is under a boil-water advisory until midday Thursday. Testing found e coli in the one section of the system; however, NC DEQ is advising everyone on municipal water to take precautions.
August 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
⚠️ Everyone on City of Monroe water is under a boil-water advisory until midday Thursday. Testing found e coli in the one section of the system; however, NC DEQ is advising everyone on municipal water to take precautions.
Happy Tuesday, friends!❤️Today at 2p on WCNC+ streaming, we're speaking w/Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue in Rutherfordton as we continue our Clear the Shelters push. HFAR survived #Helene and the influx of dogs it brought. It continues to place animals in forever homes.
August 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Happy Tuesday, friends!❤️Today at 2p on WCNC+ streaming, we're speaking w/Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue in Rutherfordton as we continue our Clear the Shelters push. HFAR survived #Helene and the influx of dogs it brought. It continues to place animals in forever homes.
And Fluttershy! ❤️
August 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
And Fluttershy! ❤️
Clear the Shelters is underway! Today at 2pm on WCNC+ streaming, we'll be chatting with folks at Gaston County's shelter about some of their adoptable cuties. (Left to right: Breeze, Max, Luna, King) @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Clear the Shelters is underway! Today at 2pm on WCNC+ streaming, we'll be chatting with folks at Gaston County's shelter about some of their adoptable cuties. (Left to right: Breeze, Max, Luna, King) @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social
Courtesy share for a rescue contact, whose alumnus has been missing for several days and needs regular medication to stay healthy. 📍: Uptown Charlotte (went missing around 4th ward area)
August 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Courtesy share for a rescue contact, whose alumnus has been missing for several days and needs regular medication to stay healthy. 📍: Uptown Charlotte (went missing around 4th ward area)
Mountain therapy + heat escape 🥰
July 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Mountain therapy + heat escape 🥰
SLED just announced another dogfighting bust—this one in Richland County, SC. 23 dogs, including six puppies, seized from two homes. @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
SLED just announced another dogfighting bust—this one in Richland County, SC. 23 dogs, including six puppies, seized from two homes. @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social
Some of them ❤️
June 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Some of them ❤️
If you’re going to the shelter today:
June 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If you’re going to the shelter today:
🆘 situation at CMPD Animal Care in Charlotte, NC
June 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
🆘 situation at CMPD Animal Care in Charlotte, NC
Sheriff's office just released Killian's mugshot
June 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Sheriff's office just released Killian's mugshot
Charlotte’s Animal Care & Control is FULL-full in the dog kennels today. To top it off, the kittens have arrived in full force. If you can foster a dog or cat right now, it will save a life!
May 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Charlotte’s Animal Care & Control is FULL-full in the dog kennels today. To top it off, the kittens have arrived in full force. If you can foster a dog or cat right now, it will save a life!
Our @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social mental health phone bank is underway for a couple more hours -- until 7:30 p.m. Please call in to learn about resources in the area. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
May 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Our @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social mental health phone bank is underway for a couple more hours -- until 7:30 p.m. Please call in to learn about resources in the area. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
Mother’s Day hike with some of my faves ❤️⛰️ #ncmountains
May 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Mother’s Day hike with some of my faves ❤️⛰️ #ncmountains
‼️ ARREST MADE IN POSSUM TORTURE VIDEO: Cameron Bernard Torrence, of Mint Hill faces multiple charges, including instigating cruelty to animals, fleeing and eluding arrest & probation violation. This is following last month’s online video showing a possum being burned alive.
May 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
‼️ ARREST MADE IN POSSUM TORTURE VIDEO: Cameron Bernard Torrence, of Mint Hill faces multiple charges, including instigating cruelty to animals, fleeing and eluding arrest & probation violation. This is following last month’s online video showing a possum being burned alive.
NC Wildlife officials have new details to share on the investigation into last week's horrific video of a possum being burned alive. We're expecting that update Friday afternoon. Meantime, I spoke with @awactionnews.bsky.social about its $5K reward for information that leads to a prosecution.
May 2, 2025 at 1:25 AM
NC Wildlife officials have new details to share on the investigation into last week's horrific video of a possum being burned alive. We're expecting that update Friday afternoon. Meantime, I spoke with @awactionnews.bsky.social about its $5K reward for information that leads to a prosecution.
Crime Stoppers is getting involved after a Charlotte woman says someone stole her car with her dog inside while she was moving out of her apartment. The car was found but Julio is still missing. Please, if you know anything that can help, reach out to authorities. There’s a reward for information.
April 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Crime Stoppers is getting involved after a Charlotte woman says someone stole her car with her dog inside while she was moving out of her apartment. The car was found but Julio is still missing. Please, if you know anything that can help, reach out to authorities. There’s a reward for information.