Legendary WCNC Charlotte weatherman Larry Sprinkle is smashing that alarm clock and handing off his weather clicker after 40 years with the NBC affiliate in Charlotte.

Sprinkle, who has been a longtime staple on the station's morning show, will still be with the station. While he hands off weekday morning responsibilities to meteorologist Chris Mulcahy, Sprinkle will continue to share community stories with viewers. He will often lend his smile to pet adoption segments and charity events.

Ahead of his final morning show, the Carolina Weather Group's James Brierton talked with Sprinkle about his career, which has touched countless Charlotteans over the years.

WCNC Charlotte is hosting a week of events to celebrate Sprinkle. After throwing out the first pitch at the Charlotte Knights game on Wednesday, Sprinkle can also be seen at:

Coffee with Sprinkle

When: Friday, April 4, 8 to 10 a.m.

Where: Amelie’s at Park Road Shopping Center, 524 Brandywine Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209

What: Join Sprinkle for a morning of coffee, conversation, and memories.

The Schiele Museum Event

When: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Schiele Museum, 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054

What: Celebrate Sprinkle's milestone with a special event at the museum. Tickets are available for purchase.

Donate: Sprinkle loves animals! Support a cause close to his heart when you bring a can or bag of pet food and exchange it for a raffle ticket and the chance to win a gift basket. One ticket equals every can or pound of food. Drawing will happen at 12 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at The Schiele Museum. Cat and dog food will be donated to The Carlee Cause, a Gaston County organization committed to helping unwanted pets find love and security in new homes.

Charlotte AutoFair

When: The AutoFair runs Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Larry Sprinkle will help with the closing ceremonies and awards on Saturday, April 5 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027

What: Larry will help award the “Best of Show” car. Tickets are available for purchase

A remarkable career

Sprinkle's broadcasting journey began at just 14 years old as a DJ at WBBO radio in Forest City, North Carolina.

This early start led to a successful career in radio that took him across the Carolinas and Tennessee. With a passion for weather, Larry pursued his college education wherever his radio career took him, attending East Carolina University, the University of Memphis, and UNC Charlotte.

In 1985, Larry's career shifted when he joined the weather team at WCNC Charlotte, where he has remained for almost four decades. For 27 of those years, Larry has been delivering weather reports as part of the morning news. Throughout his career, he has covered a wide range of weather events, from severe storms and hurricanes to everyday forecasts, providing viewers with vital information to help them stay safe and prepared.

Beyond his weather reports, Larry has devoted himself to various charities, including Make-A-Wish, JDRF, the Salvation Army, and Boys and Girls Clubs. His dedication to these causes has made a significant impact on the community. He has helped nonprofits raise an astounding $27 million throughout his career.

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