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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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Back to School Bash with The Social Shaker LLC on Aug. 15

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/7 12:29A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos The Social Shaker LLC has advertised that they re hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 2 to 8 p.m., at TGI Fridays, 409 West W.T. Harris Blvd,...

Reed GLOW Mine Oct. 17 — tickets go on sale Sept. 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/6 7:20A Jody Mace

See Reed Gold Mine in a way you ve never seen it before! On Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., Reed Gold Mine, 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, North Carolina, becomes Reed GLOW Mine! Enjoy a...

B Music Youth offering FREE piano classes for youth and adults

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/6 4:49A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos B Music Youth is offering FREE group piano classes for youth and adults at three locations. The classes start in August or September, 2026, and go through December, 2026. Register...

The Community Unity Festival Aug. 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/6 4:36A Jody Mace

The Community Unity Festival takes place Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 2 to 7 p.m., at SouthPark Christian Church, 6650 Park South Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. The Community Unity Festival,...

Move Beyond: Learn Contemporary and Cambodian Dance in free classes

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/6 3:06A Jody Mace

Provided by Baran Dance. Left photo by Butch Delatina. Baran Dance and the Cambodian Legacy Project are collaborating to present a FREE community dance class. Move Beyond brings contemporary and...

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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.

Panthers remain mum on Bryce Young's contractual future as they ponder QB's ceiling entering Year 4

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/3 12:15P Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers are quiet about quarterback Bryce Young's long-term contract as he enters his fourth NFL season.

Injuries shadow Panthers as team scrimmages in front of 40,000 fans

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/1 10:03A Associated Press

Carolina has signed free agent tight end Chamon Metayer, a 6-foot-4, 262-pound rookie.

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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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