Myra Ruiz
Senior Reporter, FOX Carolina News
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Myra Ruiz is a senior reporter for FOX Carolina News. She joined the FOX Carolina team in February 2022.
She is a familiar face for many in the Carolinas, having previously worked as a reporter in Greenville and an anchor at WACH in Columbia. Myra originally hails from Des Moines, IA and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. She regularly volunteers through the National Charity League.
What was the most memorable story you’ve covered? Being assigned to follow up on the supposed death of a Greenville County woman named Frances Patterson – but mostly known to many as “Hubba Hubba” – only to discover she was alive and well.
On the weekends, I love to: relax, watch movies and shop with my husband, Guy
My favorite movie is: a tie between psychological thrillers and comedy
My favorite kind of music is: the whole gamut, depending on my mood (except country)
My favorite food is: ice cream
Hidden talents? I am really good at communicating with cats
Hobbies? I enjoy dancing, traveling and attending live music and/or theater productions
Pets? Four cats
Children? One daughter and two stepsons
Awards
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 4:37 PM EST
|By Myra Ruiz
Bell's Crossing Elementary holds its annual Veteran's Day breakfast for the first time since 2019
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:30 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Steve Grant continues to help others in the battle against drug addiction after losing both sons accidental overdoses.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Gentry Ostendorff quit his job and opened a thrift store to spend more time with his terminally ill son, Lennox.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The 39th Annual Aunt Het Fall Festival returns after a one-week delay due to Hurricane Ian
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The Tryon International Film Festival returns for its eighth year with eight world premieres and an expanded selection of education programs
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 11:47 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The prosecution has rested its case in the trial against Ray Kelly.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 10:52 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
After multiple objections to the court proceedings, Ray Kelly relents and agrees to be represented by the public defender appointed to his case.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 1:31 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
15 years after serving its first parent. Let There Be Mom has brought more than 5,000 gifts to hundreds of families
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Thousands of books await to be plucked from the shelves at the semi-annual sale by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 1:16 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Producers have filmed a TV pilot based on "Narc's Tale" books written by Keith Grounsell.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 6:21 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Workers from The Insurance Source enjoy a team-building excursion at Top Golf.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The Greer Heritage Museum will open its first permanent exhibit on September 24.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Dave McMeekin receives a ceremonial check from Payroll Medics, which helped him reclaim his own money
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 12:08 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Chief John Alexander cited 'resistance from leaders' that made the job 'impossible' led him and other officers to resign from the Pacolet Police Department
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 12:23 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The Tryon International Film Festival will open 'ParaGold' - a documentary about para-equestrians competing to reach the Paralympic Games
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Tayquon Johnson, former Clemson football standout, joins the Laurens Police Department
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
An ongoing mission to control the cat population in downtown Anderson and some say it appears to be making a difference.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Martin Nievera earned the nickname "Concert King of the Philippines" for his performances that attracted thousands of concertgoers
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 1:54 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The Silver Sneakers fitness class
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:40 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Jet Turner, Blackburg High's head football coach, is seeking treatment for stage 4 colon cancer
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 11:25 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Main Street Laurens hosted organization leaders from across the state to showcase downtown growth an private-public partnerships
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:42 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Conni Togel's "Sheep Incognito" paintings feature colorful, whimsical portrayals of the animal
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 1:53 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Khalilah Gray, mother of Shy'heem Clemons, a former T.L. Hanna High football standout and running back for Greensboro College, speaks out about what led to the deadly shooting on what would have been her son's 20th birthday
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 11:51 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Race Day at Shriners took place Thursday with a special visit from NASCAR Xfinity driver Ty Gibbs
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:16 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Caroline Gilbert, founder of the Rabbit Sanctuary, has rescued thousands of rabbits since 1967
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:19 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Greg Gaines, whose sixth great-grandfather is buried in Laurens County, founded Sacred Site Research and Restoration
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts holds showcase to name artists chosen for Brandon Fellowship and showcase members' art and upcoming events.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:42 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The Period Project is raising awareness of its services as students prepare for a new school year
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Christina Miraglia plans to move into Habitat at Heritage Hills in the Nicholtown community with her two children before the holiday season
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Jeff Johnston's cross-country tour in an RV aims at starting conversations and building connections to find long-term solutions for mental health issues.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 1:20 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Ignite Greer holds its first-ever showcase featuring youth entrepreneurs
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 11:23 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Keystone Camp in Brevard, N.C. is known for starting the tradition of Christmas in July.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 7:16 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Sen. Lindsey Graham is proposing to raise the retirement age of pilots through the "Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act" in response to massive flight cancelations, which he blames on a pilot shortage.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 8:11 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Glow Lyric Theatre performs the story of George Stinney, Jr., a 14-year-old South Carolina black boy who was wrongly accused and executed for the deaths of two white girls.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
FDA guideline change could help with blood supply by removing restriction on donors who lived in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 3:51 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Glow Lyric Theatre returns with a full summer festival for the first time since 2019.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Ashley and Sam Brockinton, along with their five children, are trying to finish repairing their home after mold forced them to flee
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 11:22 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Greenwood Police say Keyiona Hill was fatally shot while sitting with a friend inside the Uptown Grill
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Handshakes remain an important way to make a good first impression, according to public speaking/media coach Deb Sofield
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:55 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Concerns continue over how Laurens County planners handle proposed development projects
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 11:56 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The Fountain Inn Museum secured $1.6 million in state funding to turn the Jones Mill site into a public park
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 9:22 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Reenactors help to bring Fountain Inn's history to life for an educational video
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
The Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place in October but efforts are underway to build fundraising efforts now.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Habitat for Humanity plans to build its first multifamily housing project on Jenkins Street in Greenville's Sterling community
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Internet safety expert Rick Floyd recommends more parental controls on children's devices - especially during the summer months
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 12:03 AM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
CooperRiis, a residential healing community for people with mental health challenges, has expanded its farm and reach since it opened in the lush, rolling hills of Polk County for 19 years.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Jonathan Lovegrove has been posting on social media about his hometown since the age of 13 and has gained a following through Greer Tidbits
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Myra Ruiz
Cartwright Food Hall opens in downtown Greer with six new eateries in newly-renovated historic building
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