Jane Monreal
Anchor at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)
Anchor / MSJ in the Queen City @WCNC. Loves food (and wine). Will travel. And karaoke. UMiami grad. Go Canes!
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1 month ago |
wcnc.com | Jane Monreal
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Jacob Sessoms, a longtime Asheville resident and owner of Table Restaurant, All Day Darling, and food & beverage director at The Radical Hotel, remembers the time after Hurricane Helene hit Asheville in September 2024 vividly. "In the first 10 days, we didn't have any internet," Sessoms said. "We had no cell coverage. Most of us had no power. The only way we were getting information was by huddling in a few hot spots around the city.
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1 month ago |
wcnc.com | Jane Monreal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Before the death of George Floyd sparked a movement, his cousin Paris Stevens said the family referred to him as "Perry." She told WCNC Charlotte she remembers family gatherings as a cornerstone of their connection. "Every summer I would go to Goldsboro and we would have such a great time, such a wonderful time to be with all of the sisters, all of my aunts and uncles," she said. "Perry would be there, and his personality was so big, but he was like a gentle giant.
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1 month ago |
wcnc.com | Jane Monreal
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — As summer vacation season approaches, small businesses in western North Carolina are eager to welcome guests back after last year's historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. Nestled along the banks of the French Broad River, Wrong Way River Lodge and Cabins stands as a symbol of Asheville's resilience. Co-owner Shelton Steele recalled the shock of Helene. "No one can expect a storm of that magnitude," Steele said.
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Feb 3, 2025 |
wcnc.com | Jane Monreal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As CEO of venture capital firm Black Pearl, Dr. Shante Williams brings a unique blend of business acumen and artistic passion to her new role. "We are building opportunities for women and people of color," the Charlotte native said of her historic appointment. In July of 2024, Dr. Williams stepped into her role as General Director of Opera Carolina, after starting her tenure as a board member.
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Dec 30, 2024 |
wcnc.com | Jane Monreal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The diesel technology industry continues to grow, which means new career opportunities are available. For 20 years, Timothy Duhart worked as a truck driver, but something else also made him curious. "I've always been interested in this side of trucking," Duhart shared.
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