Vanessa Ruffes

Charlotte

Anchor and Reporter at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Anchor/reporter at @WCNC • On the air: 5-6:30 p.m. & 11 p.m. • Animal shelter volunteer • Outdoors enthusiast • #GoDawgs #RaysUp

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NC bill aims to ensure more dogs rescued from fighting rings have chance at new chapter

Jun 6, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals House Bill 327 would clarify state law so dogs not directly involved in fights aren't automatically labeled "dangerous" and potentially euthanized. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 11:13 PM EDT June 6, 2024 Updated: 11:13 PM EDT June 6, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Videos and photos of Kimiko Sumner's dog Romeo show the young pup frequently frolicking, relaxing with his dog sibling and begging for attention from his humans.
It's kitten season and Charlotte's shelter could use some help taking care of these cuties

May 23, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals CMPD Animal Care and Control is running out of room to house the booming cat population. Fosters and kitten volunteers can help ease the burden. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 10:51 PM EDT May 23, 2024 Updated: 10:51 PM EDT May 23, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A population boom this kitten season has CMPD Animal Care and Control asking for some help taking care of its incoming babies.
Charlotte's animal shelter regains full use of kennels as advocates push for next project to tackle expansion

May 20, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals A months-long project to get CMPD Animal Care & Control up to code is complete, and advocates are hoping city leaders address their next pressing issue: capacity. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 11:12 PM EDT May 20, 2024 Updated: 11:12 PM EDT May 20, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CMPD Animal Care and Control's (ACC) kennels are back up and running as normal after months of renovations.
As NC wildlife officials confirm investigation into reported taking of wild geese from shopping center, a look at wildlife laws

May 7, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals A Charlotte-area rescue released images, witnesses said, showed three people taking wild baby geese from their parents over the weekend. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 11:49 PM EDT May 7, 2024 Updated: 11:49 PM EDT May 7, 2024 INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — The North Carolina Wildlife Commission confirmed it is looking into witness reports that a group of people took wild baby geese from their parents at an Indian Trail shopping center.
Wildlife rescue shares footage of people taking babies from wild geese at Indian Trail shopping center, calling for tips from the public

May 6, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals Carolina Waterfowl Rescue said witnesses reached out with details of the potential wildlife thefts and that authorities are now investigating. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 11:16 PM EDT May 6, 2024 Updated: 11:16 PM EDT May 6, 2024 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.
'Just answer the questions' | Students and parents protest in Avery County, citing lack of transparency in staffing cuts and reassignments

Apr 23, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

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Healthcare remains a top producer of waste. A Charlotte company's idea to curb that is gaining traction

Apr 22, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

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Video of viral moment claiming Madison Cawthorn ran into Florida trooper's car released

Apr 22, 2024 | abc10.com | Vanessa Ruffes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New dashcam video from the Florida Highway Patrol trooper's car that was reportedly rear-ended earlier this week was released by the agency Friday. The video shows multiple angles to the crash, and the trooper can be heard cursing and then getting out of the driver's side door while grabbing his neck. The person who posted the video said Cawthorn was tailgating her Monday on Interstate 75 in south Florida, so she moved over a lane to let him pass.
With 'fish game' arcades raided in multi-county operation, a look at their legality

Apr 17, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

VERIFY 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.
App launches in Charlotte to offer food discounts and curb food waste

Feb 29, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

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12 Apr 25

Madalina Cojocari's 14th birthday: New photo renews search for missing teen #ncnews #missingperson https://t.co/0boeVBK1pY

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12 Apr 25

Call for pet adoptions and foster families are going out again as CMPD Animal Care & Control reports dog kennel levels are critical yet again. On Friday, it said three areas were at emergency levels. #charlottenc https://t.co/icWqrIjiFn

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12 Apr 25

South Carolina executes Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, his chosen method #scnews https://t.co/H13qlpW2wW

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Articles

NC bill aims to ensure more dogs rescued from fighting rings have chance at new chapter

It's kitten season and Charlotte's shelter could use some help taking care of these cuties

Charlotte's animal shelter regains full use of kennels as advocates push for next project to tackle expansion

As NC wildlife officials confirm investigation into reported taking of wild geese from shopping center, a look at wildlife laws

Wildlife rescue shares footage of people taking babies from wild geese at Indian Trail shopping center, calling for tips from the public

'Just answer the questions' | Students and parents protest in Avery County, citing lack of transparency in staffing cuts and reassignments

Healthcare remains a top producer of waste. A Charlotte company's idea to curb that is gaining traction

Video of viral moment claiming Madison Cawthorn ran into Florida trooper's car released

With 'fish game' arcades raided in multi-county operation, a look at their legality

App launches in Charlotte to offer food discounts and curb food waste

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