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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2023 · 11 MIN

Americans kidnapped in Mexico: What we know about the shocking case

from WCNC Charlotte To Go · host WCNC Charlotte

Four Americans who traveled to Mexico last week to seek plastic surgery were caught in a deadly shootout before being kidnapped by an armed gang, the FBI said. The group was traveling Friday in a white van with North Carolina plates when they came under fire while entering the city of Matamoros from Brownsville, Texas. One of the people is from Myrtle Beach, according to the FBI. Richard DeVayne joins us with the latest on the case. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/four-kidnapped-americans-mexico-health-care/101-654f9684-c4b6-49f1-aa32-7273225fd637Also on this episode, Kia Murray breaks down the future of TikTok in the U.S. as lawmakers continue to push for a ban on the app over national security concerns. The White House says it's up to Congress to decide the app's fate. Federal officials, along with many state and local governments, have already banned the app from government devices over user privacy concerns. And finally on #WakeUpCLT To Go, we're asking how far you'd drive to save money on a flight. Charlotte Douglas International Airport was recently ranked in the top 10 for most expensive airports in the U.S. Many people say they're able to save hundreds of dollars by making a short drive to Raleigh or Greenville, but are you willing to spend extra time in the car to save on your trip? Text us at 704-329-3600!Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Four Americans who traveled to Mexico last week to seek plastic surgery were caught in a deadly shootout before being kidnapped by an armed gang, the FBI said. The group was traveling Friday in a white van with North Carolina plates when they came under fire while entering the city of Matamoros from Brownsville, Texas. One of the people is from Myrtle Beach, according to the FBI. Richard DeVayne joins us with the latest on the case. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/four-kidnapped-americans-mexico-health-care/101-654f9684-c4b6-49f1-aa32-7273225fd637 Also on this episode, Kia Murray breaks down the future of TikTok in the U.S. as lawmakers continue to push for a ban on the app over national security concerns. The White House says it's up to Congress to decide the app's fate. Federal officials, along with many state and local governments, have already banned the app from government devices over user privacy concerns. And finally on #WakeUpCLT To Go, we're asking how far you'd drive to save money on a flight. Charlotte Douglas International Airport was recently ranked in the top 10 for most expensive airports in the U.S. Many people say they're able to save hundreds of dollars by making a short drive to Raleigh or Greenville, but are you willing to spend extra time in the car to save on your trip? Text us at 704-329-3600! Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

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