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Status of pumpkin crops after drought heavily impacts N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/7 8:07A Rose Eiklor

With heat and drought conditions across the state, pumpkin farmers are expressing concerns ahead of what is typically their busy season.

State health officials: What you should know about West Nile virus in N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/7 6:02A Jatrissa Wooten

Two cases of West Nile virus have been found in North Carolina — in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

TONIGHT ON WCCB: Charlotte Knights vs. Durham (Pregame 6:30p/First pitch 7:05)

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 11:31A

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Top sporting events around Charlotte this week | August 6th–August 12th

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 10:55A DJ Beal

The Professional Fighters League, Charlotte Crown, the Charlotte Knights and more headline the sports scene in the Queen City this week. Click through the gallery to see all...

Scattered storms continuing through the evening

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 10:44A Janessa Webb

Tonight we remain under a level 1 for severe storms, with lingering storms into the overnight. Many areas will pick up an additional tenth of an inch with overnight low still...

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Back 2 School Festival needs donations

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:45A Rose Eiklor

The Watauga Back 2 School Festival on Saturday allows families to get all the school supplies they need for free.

Crayons2Calculators sets DPS teachers on right path for school year

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/4 6:48A Patrick Thomas

Crayons2Calculators was started in 2006. The program is possible through collected supplies for classrooms in the DPS system.

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Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter Hall of Fame

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/8 12:06P Associated Press

Kuechly, who spent his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers, became the second-youngest player inducted into the Hall at age 35

Did you know the PGA Tour has its own meteorologists? How they impact the game

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/8 3:05A Sydney McCoy

The meteorologists help determine when to call play for inclement weather and even where tee box and hole placement should be.

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/7 3:35A Associated Press

His ability to anticipate plays made him a formidable opponent.

Luke Kuechly's game film study, preparation helped shape Panthers linebacker's Hall of Fame career

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/6 2:45A Associated Press

His ability to anticipate plays made him a formidable opponent.

Guilford County business creates signs for Wyndham as golf tournament prepares to tee off

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 11:15A Zach Tucker

“It's huge for our employees and our team members," Johnson said.

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State health officials: What you should know about West Nile virus in N.C.

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 6:02A Jatrissa Wooten

Two cases of West Nile virus have been found in North Carolina — in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

What does the rise of weight loss drugs mean for people with eating disorders?

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:29A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

The popularity of weight loss medications has some experts worried about the risks they may pose to individuals with eating disorders.

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