Vanessa Ruffes
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Lovin' Life Music Fest taking 'short pause', will not happen in 2026 www.wcnc.com/article/ente...
Lovin' Life Music Fest taking 'short pause', will not happen in 2026
The music fest had run for two years prior to the announcement shared in December 2025.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Lovin' Life Music Fest taking 'short pause', will not happen in 2026 www.wcnc.com/article/ente...
Unattended candle causes $325K in damages in Charlotte house fire www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Unattended candle causes $325K in damages in Charlotte house fire
No injuries were reported.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Unattended candle causes $325K in damages in Charlotte house fire www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Another round of wintry mix for the mountains, foothills Monday www.wcnc.com/article/weat...
Another round of wintry mix for the mountains, foothills Monday
Foggy conditions clear by 10 a.m., but a wintry mix looms for Monday. Expect snow in the mountains, cold rain in Charlotte and icy temperatures by Tuesday.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Another round of wintry mix for the mountains, foothills Monday www.wcnc.com/article/weat...
Suspect arrested after Friday's stabbing on Charlotte light rail had previously been deported, court documents show www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Suspect arrested after stabbing on Charlotte light rail had previously been deported, court documents show
This incident comes less than four months after a deadly stabbing on the Blue Line claimed the life of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Suspect arrested after Friday's stabbing on Charlotte light rail had previously been deported, court documents show www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte Douglas resumes normal operations after ground stop due to equipment outage www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte Douglas resumes normal operations after ground stop due to equipment outage
Charlotte Douglas International Airport faced significant delays due to a runway lighting malfunction and foggy weather, causing a ground stop.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Charlotte Douglas resumes normal operations after ground stop due to equipment outage www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Two NC teens missing, police say www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Two NC teens missing, police say
Police are searching for two teens, one from Monroe, who may be in a white Ford truck.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Two NC teens missing, police say www.wcnc.com/article/news...
NC trooper shoots, kills man who reportedly displayed gun during Caldwell County crash www.wcnc.com/article/news...
NC trooper shoots, kills man who reportedly displayed gun during Caldwell County crash
NC State Highway Patrol said it happened during the afternoon on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:28 AM
NC trooper shoots, kills man who reportedly displayed gun during Caldwell County crash www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Inmate escaped from Lincoln Correctional Center www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Inmate escaped from Lincoln Correctional Center
Police are searching for Roy Burgess, 42, who was in prison for larceny.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Inmate escaped from Lincoln Correctional Center www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Western North Carolina schools affected by inclement weather www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Western North Carolina schools affected by inclement weather
Morning bursts of chilly rain, sleet and snow in the Piedmont, mountains and foothills may affect school openings.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Western North Carolina schools affected by inclement weather www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charges dropped against former CMS coach in October shooting www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charges dropped against former CMS coach in October shooting
Investigators say the charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Charges dropped against former CMS coach in October shooting www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Man impersonating FBI agent steals money from Gaston County Subway, police say www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Man impersonating FBI agent steals money from Gaston County Subway, police say
The suspect is accused of getting away with over $500, according to the police report.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Man impersonating FBI agent steals money from Gaston County Subway, police say www.wcnc.com/article/news...
NC mountain communities prepare for first major winter storm of season www.wcnc.com/article/weat...
NC mountain communities prepare for first major winter storm of season
From Wilkes to Haywood counties, crews are working 12-hour shifts to treat roads ahead of deteriorating winter conditions.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
NC mountain communities prepare for first major winter storm of season www.wcnc.com/article/weat...
Cold rain across the Charlotte area Friday, wintry mix north of I-40 www.wcnc.com/article/weat...
Cold rain across the Charlotte area Friday, wintry mix north of I-40
Widespread rain and chilly temperatures across the Charlotte metro tomorrow with wintry weather in the mountains and foothills.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Cold rain across the Charlotte area Friday, wintry mix north of I-40 www.wcnc.com/article/weat...
Gastonia warming center sees influx, calls for more volunteers www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Gastonia warming center sees influx, calls for more volunteers
Unity Baptist Church is offering a place for neighbors to keep warm as temperatures drop.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Gastonia warming center sees influx, calls for more volunteers www.wcnc.com/article/news...
North Carolina Congressman Don Davis to seek reelection despite GOP redistricting www.wcnc.com/article/news...
North Carolina Congressman Don Davis to seek reelection despite GOP redistricting
Federal judges approved the new maps last week, allowing them to take effect for the 2026 election.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
North Carolina Congressman Don Davis to seek reelection despite GOP redistricting www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Parkwood High School student injures two teachers during assault, Union County deputies say www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Parkwood High School student injures two teachers during assault, Union County deputies say
Both teachers suffered face injuries in the reported assault.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Parkwood High School student injures two teachers during assault, Union County deputies say www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte Invitational aims to establish Queen City as tennis hub www.wcnc.com/article/spor...
Charlotte Invitational aims to establish Queen City as tennis hub
Venus Williams and Frances Tiafoe headline the annual tennis event focused on growing the sport through youth outreach and community engagement.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Charlotte Invitational aims to establish Queen City as tennis hub www.wcnc.com/article/spor...
State will not seek death penalty against teen accused of killing NC junior firefighter www.wcnc.com/article/news...
State will not seek death penalty against teen accused of killing NC junior firefighter
Gabriel Ennis, a 16-year-old junior firefighter with Cordova Fire & Rescue, was killed in a shooting in June.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
State will not seek death penalty against teen accused of killing NC junior firefighter www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte domestic violence survivors share stories at annual CMPD event www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte domestic violence survivors share stories at annual CMPD event
The ceremony was not just about remembering the dozens of lives lost to domestic violence this year, but also ways they're working to help those still in danger.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Charlotte domestic violence survivors share stories at annual CMPD event www.wcnc.com/article/news...
1840s log cabin at Waxhaw museum suffers 'total loss' in fire www.wcnc.com/article/news...
1840s log cabin at Waxhaw museum suffers 'total loss' in fire
The fire happened at a log cabin managed by the Museum of the Waxhaws.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:21 AM
1840s log cabin at Waxhaw museum suffers 'total loss' in fire www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte food pantry relocates to Central Avenue after several break-ins on North Tryon www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte food pantry relocates to Central Avenue after several break-ins on North Tryon
A local food pantry that serves the community is relocating after a string of break-ins.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Charlotte food pantry relocates to Central Avenue after several break-ins on North Tryon www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Samaritan's Purse plane hijacked while en route to South Sudan www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Samaritan's Purse plane hijacked while en route to South Sudan
The group said the pilot and staff member on board were not seriously injured, and that the hijacker was taken into custody.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Samaritan's Purse plane hijacked while en route to South Sudan www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte legal aid group sees surge in demand as Operation Charlotte's Web continues www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte legal aid group sees surge in demand as Operation Charlotte's Web persists
Border Patrol has arrested 425 people since their deployment began in Charlotte.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Charlotte legal aid group sees surge in demand as Operation Charlotte's Web continues www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Charlotte Invitational returns Thursday with Venus Williams, top tennis stars www.wcnc.com/article/spor...
Charlotte Invitational returns Thursday with Venus Williams, top tennis stars
Spectrum Center transformation underway as professional tennis event showcases Queen City on national stage
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December 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Charlotte Invitational returns Thursday with Venus Williams, top tennis stars www.wcnc.com/article/spor...
Union County kitchen fire leaves one dead; investigation underway www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Union County kitchen fire leaves one dead; investigation underway
A Union County house fire claimed one life early Wednesday.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Union County kitchen fire leaves one dead; investigation underway www.wcnc.com/article/news...