Candace Sweat is a North Texas native who is thrilled to be back in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
She joined the NBC 5 team in April 2019 as a general assignment reporter who focuses largely on the city of Dallas and Dallas County.
Her love for storytelling took her to Florida, Alabama and North Carolina before returning home. Over the last decade, Candace covered a range of big, breaking news stories. She was at the coast when Hurricane Florence swept the Carolinas. She traveled to Charlottesville and spent several days in the community during the aftermath of protests and a rally that ended with the death of Heather Heyer. She was also on the scene as students and protesters toppled the Confederate monument "Silent Sam" at the University of North Carolina.
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Candace is the recipient of awards from the Associated Press and the Radio Television and Digital News Association. In 2017, she was part of a team at WRAL-TV that received the National Association of Broadcasters Service to Community Award for the documentary "Black and Blue," which explored the relationship between local law enforcement and black communities.
Candace earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a graduate degree from Florida State University.
As a self-proclaimed "adventurer," Candace is always looking for enriching experiences, delicious food and interesting people in her community. She has an appreciation for the outdoors and the arts, so don't be surprised if you spot her walking the trails or enjoying a musical.
If you see her say hello! Feel free to connect with her on social media as well.
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Heartwarming moments captured at DFW Airport as families reunite for the holidays
Despite technical and weather delays, families here in North Texas would not allow the holidays to be spoiled. People came from near and far to embrace loved ones waiting anxiously for their long-awaited arrivals. Candace Sweat has the story from DFW airport.
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North Texas families endure delays, reunite for holidays
Despite technical and weather delays, families in North Texas would not allow the holidays to be spoiled.
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North Texas church hopes to reunite families for the holidays
Another bus full of people looking for asylum arrived in North Texas Monday and a church is working to quickly unite them with family this holiday season.
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Asylum seekers arrive in North Texas, local church facilitates family unification
Another bus full of people looking for asylum arrived in North Texas Monday and a church is working to quickly unite them with family this holiday season.
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The Stewpot acquires CitySquare Opportunity Center
Now The Stewpot will take the baton, continuing the Food Pantry and Neighbor Resource Programs, and adding several services of its own.
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Well known North Texas nonprofit hands over keys
A nonprofit organization in Dallas recognized for its dedication to fighting poverty has officially given up its keys. The First Presbyterian Church of Dallas has purchased City Square. It promises to keep working on helping people in communities that don’t get enough support. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more.
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Caught on Camera: Oak Cliff coffee shop break-in, second in three months
A small business owner in Dallas is picking up the pieces after being burglarized twice in three months. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat talked to the owner of Peaberry Coffee who says the break-ins have been caught on camera.
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Oak Cliff coffee shop broken into twice in three months
A small business owner in Dallas is picking up the pieces after being burglarized twice in three months. The owner of Peaberry Coffee shared videos showing the latest breakin.
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Plano police search for driver who hit child without stopping
Plano Police are searching for the person who slammed their vehicle into a child and drove away without stopping. It happened around 8:15 Tuesday morning in a residential area at the corner of Wilson and Westridge Drive.
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Plano police need public's help in search for driver who hit child without stopping
Plano police are searching for the person who drove their vehicle into a child and drove away without stopping Tuesday morning. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports it was all caught on camera and neighbors are concerned.
