Kristen Miranda
Managing Editor of Lifestyle Content, QC Life Host
Charlotte, NC
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Kristen Miranda is the Managing Editor of Lifestyle Content at WBTV and co-host of QC Morning and QC@3. She and the rest of the QC Life team hope to help you live that best life by sharing news of the latest restaurant openings, arts projects, money saving advice, community events, and other great things happening across the Carolinas.
However, Kristen spent most of her career as a real news hound, and she still is. The Emmy-nominated anchor and reporter worked in several different television cities following the crime, education and consumer beats. She has anchored early mornings and late evening newscasts and has chased breaking news both in and out of the studio. Kristen always has her eye on the news of the day and tries to bring that same level of journalism to the stories shared on the QC Life shows each day.
A proud graduate of the State University of New York College at Fredonia, Kristen has lived in snowy cities all across Upstate New York. Now that she has experienced the beauty, weather, and kindness of the Carolinas, it will be tough to get her to leave. Kristen is an advocate for animal adoption (she’s pretty obsessed with her rescue dog Ollie) and the Arts (she rarely misses a show at Blumenthal). She also volunteers her time with several community organizations and loves being at the starting line each year to help kick off the 24 Foundation 24 Hours of Booty to fund cancer survivorship programs in our community.
Kristen will try any food unless it involves beets or pineapple. She has special places in her heart for any responsibly run zoo in the world, any Italian restaurant with some of grandma’s recipes on the menu, Stockholm, Sweden, New York City, and Charleston, SC.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:21 PM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Former Panther Greg Olsen will host the HEARTest Yard Ungala in February at Steak 48 in Charlotte.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 5:47 PM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
If you have ever thought you don’t really need to practice your family’s escape route in case of a fire, this story will likely change your mind.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 10:04 PM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Dee Dee made warm and flaky scones and brewed up her favorite tea straight from the land of the double decker red buses.`
Updated: Aug. 15, 2019 at 2:09 PM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Belle and Robin have been at the zoo for many years, and together more than a decade.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2019 at 8:50 PM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
The area of Myers Park known as the Booty Loop will become a cycling, walking, fundraising party for 24 hours starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 26.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2019 at 7:45 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Shane Sisco is not a professional cyclist. Not even close. He’s never done any road biking at all. Still, he is making plans to do 24 hours worth of it, or at least as much as he can, during this year’s 24 Hours of Booty ride in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2019 at 7:22 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Cameras are used to scan the bar codes of the products placed on the belt instead of someone having to do it manually.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2019 at 7:23 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
If pain persists and gets worse following a fall, your child could have a growth plate fracture. The good news? In most cases the fix is an easy one.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2019 at 7:23 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
What is a concierge medical practice and why would people want to pay more for medical care when it already costs so much? One doctor says its all about time.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2019 at 5:58 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
When is the right time to for children to begin specializing in one sport? Experts say having your kids specialize in one sport isn't necessarily a good idea.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2018 at 7:36 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Coach is talking about the attention-grabbing t-shirts that somehow are so "of the moment" it has people scratching their heads over who could possibly be making the shirts so fast.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2018 at 6:39 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
If you are a woman of the age to get a regular mammogram, there's a question you'll be asked when you arrive for your appointment.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2018 at 4:58 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda here with you this morning. I'm so hopeful you do not have to work today, but if you do there is plenty to catch you up on this morning. Let's start with the forecast. Meteorologist Chris Larson is in for Al and he's telling us what the chances are for rain on this Labor Day holiday. Hint: the chances are low but it could happen so you'll want to know where. There's a storm brewing in the gulf that could become a big d...
Updated: Aug. 30, 2018 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
We asked Dr. Rachael Fournet with Novant Health Pediatric, Blakeney, for some advice on different snacks that will offer energy without the crash that comes shortly after a sugar-high.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2018 at 5:28 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! It is the first day of August, can you believe it? Kristen Miranda in for Christine Sperow today and WBTV News This Morning is underway. It is another First Alert Day...the potential exists for more heavy rain and flooding through the day. You'll want to hear what Meteorologist Al Conklin has to say about the timing of today's storms before you walk out the door. We are also following the preparations underway to make sure any chances of too much...
Updated: Jul. 23, 2018 at 5:19 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning - Kristen Miranda here with you this morning as Christine Sperow takes some much needed time off. John Carter, our producer Heidi, and I just got finished going over the stories in the news this morning...and there's a lot to tell you about. First things first, the weather. Meteorologist Al Conklin is calling for rain and the chance for storms today. Looks like it could hit at a couple of different times so you'll want to hear what he has to say about the ti...
Updated: Jul. 13, 2018 at 10:34 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
All week from 9 to 10 a.m. on Morning Break, we're going to be giving you - parents - the tools you can use to protect your kids and, to be honest, keep an eye on them.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2018 at 5:54 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
The Levine Cancer Institute is a beneficiary of some of the money raised through the cycling event. It helps pay for programs like yoga, healing touch, oncology massage and art classes for patients and caregivers.
Updated: May. 21, 2018 at 6:25 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Some will tell you it does pay to shop on certain days.
Updated: May. 7, 2018 at 12:30 PM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
We all know that we have to slather on sunscreen to keep our skin protected against harmful rays but there are likely a few things you don't know about melanoma.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2018 at 6:26 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
The ATMs are one of two ways to buy and sell bitcoin. The other is an online exchange, which you could describe it like a bitcoin bank but not regulated like the bank you use.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2018 at 4:36 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda with you on this Friday morning and you will need a jacket as you walk out the door. It is a very cold start to the day and I know you're wondering if it will stay that way all day. I just spotted Al Conklin in the studio fine tuning the forecast and he'll let us know how much of a warm-up we'll see. Our reporter Caroline Hicks spent part of her night on the scene of a crash involving a CATS bus in Charlotte. Five people were take...
Updated: Apr. 18, 2018 at 4:15 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda here this morning...filling in for Christine Sperow on this Wednesday...and it looks like the weather is improving. It won't feel so cold when you walk out the door. Be sure to start your morning with the forecast from Al Conklin. I just got an update from our Executive Producer and there's quite a bit to talk about in the news this morning... Late last night, probably after you went to bed, the funeral arrangements for Barbara ...
Updated: Apr. 2, 2018 at 10:14 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
They advertise the calorie count for an entire pint front and center with many of them hovering around 300 calories if you eat the whole thing.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2018 at 4:44 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda with you bright and early on this Thursday morning...and it is another morning of school delays in our mountain counties. We have the full list of closings on our website at wbtv.com/closings and we'll get the full forecast from Al Conklin starting at 4:30am on WBTV News This Morning to see why the conditions are warranting delays. Today Sandy Parsons is expected it appear in court on murder and child abuse charges. It has been m...
Updated: Mar. 13, 2018 at 4:37 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda in for John Carter this week and we have a lot to tell you to help you start your day. It is a very chilly start to this Tuesday, March 13th...but I think Al Conklin will have some good news for us all. It sounds like there could be some sun shining down on us today. We'll have to see if that helps the temperatures at all, though. A string of sexual assaults around college campuses in Charlotte are being linked to one man w...
Updated: Mar. 7, 2018 at 6:04 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
It is an impressive home built in 2000. It takes up more than 13,000 square feet with five bedrooms and seven full baths. It has garage space for seven cars.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2018 at 5:36 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Head into the Wine Loft on the second floor of the Whole Foods grocery store in Charlotte's South Park neighborhood and you'll see people sitting at wooden tables with their laptops doing work.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2018 at 5:07 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Wouldn't it be nice if someone would just come in and do it for you? Unfortunately, that seems like a luxury few of us think we could afford. Still, we wanted to see if it is possible and if so, what do we all need to ask before we hire someone to clean?
Updated: Feb. 1, 2018 at 5:25 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
If the fact that you can find an aromatherapy diffuser in just about any store now is an indication, more people are turning to essential oils.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2018 at 8:44 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Full and part-year residents can claim a refundable credit starting next year, but this is not a deduction. The credit will directly offset any income tax owed to the state.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2018 at 4:47 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Winter storm - round 2! Kristen Miranda here and you'll notice the snow didn't go anywhere. The issue this morning is the ice on roadways...and the cold temperatures. We have complete team weather coverage for you...it is another First Alert Day. Meteorologist Al Conklin will tell us when it is going to get warm enough to clear up those roads completely. My drive all the way up Park Road was a little slippery - you have to take your time. We ha...
Updated: Jan. 17, 2018 at 4:05 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda up early with you on what is predicted to be a snowy morning! We just got a briefing from Al Conklin at about 4am...he says there is a Winter Storm Warning in effect for our viewing area and...if you've been wishing for snow you're going to love this....we could get several inches this morning. I'll let Al break down the timing of it all and how long it will stay on the ground. Plus he's already thinking about a First Alert Day for tomo...
Updated: Jan. 4, 2018 at 6:03 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
There are some very good last minute deals available to various parts of the country and the world that won't break your family's budget.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2017 at 4:08 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda here with you this morning and believe it or not you are just days away from the Christmas weekend! First you have to get through this First Alert Day. We expect a fair amount of rain today so I want to make sure you hear what Al Conklin has to say before you head out the door. We also have Storm 3 on the roads showing you conditions across the area LIVE all morning long. We've been following a BREAKING story overnight. Remember ...
Updated: Dec. 18, 2017 at 4:10 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! If you checked out over the weekend we have SO much to tell you about. Kristen Miranda here - in for Christine Sperow all week as she takes a little time off. BIG Panthers news came yesterday and into the late night...and I'm not just talking about the team's win over Green Bay. In the midst of the investigation into alleged misconduct in the workplace, Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announces he'll sell the team at the end of this season. ...
Updated: Dec. 1, 2017 at 4:53 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning. Kristen Miranda here with you while Christine takes a day off...and I know you're waking up wondering if they've found that missing little girl in eastern North Carolina. The answer, unfortunately, is no. Early this morning the public will join in the search for Mariah...we will be covering that search and the latest on the investigation this morning. A teenage girl and soccer coach believed to have run off together from Florida... were spotted ...
Updated: Nov. 27, 2017 at 4:37 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda here with you on this Monday. I know it is tough to go back to work after a long holiday weekend...but we are going to help ease you back into real life. First things first, how should you dress this morning? It is a cold start with temps in the 30s but we will have to check with Al Conklin to see if it will stay that way. Investigators will be looking at a Charlotte construction site again today to see how an ac...
Updated: Nov. 24, 2017 at 5:04 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda here with you on this day after Thanksgiving. My guess is you are either reading this from the comfort of your bed, or while waiting in line at a store. It is Black Friday and we are covering all of those late night and early morning shoppers braving the crowds and the elements around the Charlotte area. If you're out there - you can get caught up on our morning news headlines and weather while you're waiting by watching LIVE on t...
Updated: Nov. 23, 2017 at 4:47 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving!!! Kristen Miranda here with you bright and early. If you are up now then turn on your TV because we are up early with you! The first thing I need to tell you about is this Amber Alert out of Gaston County. A 1-year-old boy named Gage Conley who has blonde hair and brown eyes is missing. I can show you his picture on the air. Gaston County police think he was taken by a 41 year old man named Theodore Roosevelt Lipscomb...
Updated: Nov. 20, 2017 at 6:40 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
The helicopter is used mainly to transport people from emergency situations like car crashes quickly to Carolinas Medical Center. On average the teams could make 150 flights or more in a month.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2017 at 6:11 AM EST
|By Kristen Miranda
That's why more people are turning to pet health insurance every year. In 2016, nearly two million of the 144 million pets in the US had insurance, which is up 15 percent from the year before. Still, many people aren't sure whether pet health insurance is an investment they want to make.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2017 at 7:41 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
That's according to a spokesperson from BB&T who says the company has taken that nugget of information and incorporated it into a super-consumer friendly feature on their app.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2017 at 7:32 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
There is so much focus on bringing awareness to early detection of breast cancer, but some women still don't realize that the first signs of trouble don't always start with finding a lump.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2017 at 5:15 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! An important thing to tell you as you wipe the sleep from your eyes - it is a First Alert Day! Kristen Miranda here with you this morning...and we want to make sure you head out on this Monday morning prepared for the weather to come. Chris Larson says there's a chance we'll have some thunderstorms this afternoon. Thankfully nothing like we saw across the area late in the day Sunday. Cleveland, Burke, Caldwell Counties all dealing with tor...
Updated: Sep. 18, 2017 at 2:19 PM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
"Currently, I go for myself and for injuries that I've had, or I went to the hospital a lot for my dad when he had cancer," Martinello said.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2017 at 8:36 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
"I promise they will help give you that long term boost you get from a coffee beverage, but in a natural way," said Josh Norris.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2017 at 4:07 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning on this Labor Day...Kristen Miranda here! I'm hopeful you don't have to work today...but if you do, or if you're just up early, John Carter and I are here for you. So is Meteorologist Lyndsay Tapases and she is watching a couple of big things for you...first our weather. There's a big Labor Day parade Uptown so maybe you're hitting that or have other plans - you'll want to know what the holiday is looking like. She's also watching Irma - the storm is moving toward the US...
Updated: Aug. 23, 2017 at 3:58 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Welcome to the mid-week...we have plenty to tell you about. Kristen Miranda in for Christine Sperow this morning...here's what we have for you... Right now, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide in east Charlotte. It is at one of those sweepstakes businesses...our Micah Smith is on scene and will have live reports. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board member is publicly apologizing after he posted a meme online that drew a lot of ...
Updated: Aug. 15, 2017 at 4:10 AM EDT
|By Kristen Miranda
Good morning! Kristen Miranda filling in for John Carter this morning...did the storms keep you up last night? We're traveling across the area gathering pictures of storm damage...there are some power outages...and there's a sinkhole that has closed Mallard Creek near Johnston Oehler Road. We have Kristen Hampton live in the field and Micah Smith in the Alert Center covering it all. You'll also want to hear Al Conklin's forecast to see what we're in for today. We're just getting in...
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