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 the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

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 humid in the 70s. Friday will bring another round of isolated afternoon...

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 10:12A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) Jalape o peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, federal officials say. At least 345 people in 27 states have been reported getting sick from the salmonella strain...

NASCAR changing stage break rules to limit laps run under caution, create more green flag racing

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 9:47A Associated Press

NASCAR plans to implement a new stage-break procedure for its Cup Series races beginning this weekend at Iowa Speedway and continuing through the remainder of the season. Under the new rules, when a natural caution occurs with 10 or fewer laps...

Inmate dies in Mecklenburg County Sheriff custody

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 8:43A DJ Beal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff s Office is investigating the death of an inmate while in custody. The victim was identified as 33-year-old Domonique Chisholm who was in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. A...

Western North Carolina reacts to Chuck Edwards bowing out of election

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/6 7:14A Carrie Johnson

Rep. Edwards exited reelection after a report stated Edwards sexually harassed two young female staff members.

UNC’s Bill Belichick says son and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 5:56A DJ Beal

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, is on medical leave, his father said Thursday morning. The Tar Heels are in the second week of preseason camp. UNC opens the season...

Legendary comedian George Wallace leaves the Rising crew laughing

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 5:27A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Comedy royalty is in the Queen City! Legendary comedian George Wallace has been making audiences laugh for decades from sold-out shows in Las Vegas to unforgettable TV and movie appearances. This week, he s bringing that legendary...

Mets legend Mookie Wilson at the Knothole Foundation

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 4:39A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel interviewed New York Mets World Series Champion Mookie Wilson at the Knothole Foundation , surrounding the 7th Annual Diversity in Baseball HBCU Showcase.

EasyGig offers new approach to junk removal

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 4:00A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A Charlotte-based startup is aiming to simplify junk removal while creating flexible income opportnities for local pickup truck owners. EasyGig Founder and CEO Brendan Little says the platform was inspired by his own experience...

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 3:34A DJ Beal

WASHINGTON (AP) A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his...

Hot and humid with scattered showers

WCCB Charlotte 8/6 2:45A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Thursday: AM patchy fog. Scattered showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Friday: Scattered showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Saturday: A more typical pattern with highs near 90 with afternoon showers and storms. Sunday:...