Deirnesa Jefferson

Deirnesa Jefferson joined the WCCB News Rising team in October 2022. She is a native Floridian and University of Central Florida alumna. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in legal studies. During her time at the University of Central Florida, Deirnesa worked as a multimedia journalist for Knightly News, the campus newscast for the University of Central Florida.

After graduation she started her journalism career in radio and landed her first job as a part time reporter for News 96.5 WDBO in Orlando, Fl. After her time there she transitioned to an on air role as a multimedia journalist at CBS 4 in Gainesville, FL. After two years there she continued her career in Augusta, GA at WJBF Channel 6. She’s covered a variety of stories including legislation, public safety, and community impact stories.

Deirnesa is excited to be a part of WCCB’s Rising morning team.

Articles

Rock Hill Teacher Arrested For Child Porn

Rock Hill teacher charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Castle Heights middle school teacher Doug Macalpine is now on administrative leave.

Local Fashion Designer Partners With Shein

Women’s History Month: Local Charlotte fashion designer partners with SHEIN

Chanel Scales is an established designer with 15 years of experience in the industry having worked with brands like Vince Camuto, Michael Kors and now SHEIN.

Maya Jones Mcso

Woman arrested in connection with deadly stabbing at southeast Charlotte home

Police have arrested 20-year-old Maya Jones in connection with a deadly stabbing on Burkland Dr.

Cmpd Launches Switch Program

CMPD launches SWITCH program to crack down on shootings into homes

CMPD is now more than one month into a new pilot program aimed at cracking down on shootings into homes.

Women's History Month: Breast Cancer Survivor's Story Of Strength

Women’s History Month: Breast cancer survivor’s story of strength

"I realized that I needed to be strong for my kids, both my daughters. So I just had to keep pushing myself through, and I didn't want my kids to look at me as being weak or just giving up,” Rodriguez said.

Ag Warns Of Unpaid Toll Scams

Attorney General warns of toll text scams targeting North Carolinians

These scams demand payment for supposed unpaid tolls, and the North Carolina Department of Justice is actively investigating.

Impact Of Soaring Egg Prices

Rising demand for local farms’ eggs amid soaring egg prices

Cheri Jzar said their flock of chickens have not been infected with bird flu and with the recent hike in egg prices the demand for her eggs at local farmers markets has increased.

Robin Deaton

UPDATE: Charges dismissed against woman accused of locking boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for days

Charges have been dismissed against a woman who had been accused of locking her boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for several days.

Avelo Airlines Opens New Base In Concord

Avelo Airlines launches at Concord Regional Airport

Avelo Airlines has officially open its base at the Concord-Padgett Airport

One person hurt after shooting in South Charlotte

MEDIC said one person was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

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