Carowinds' new chaperone policy takes effect this weekend: Friday, April 21

Carowinds announced it will now require park visitors who are 15 or younger to be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 after 4 p.m. to remain in the park. Any underage guests found in the park without a chaperone will be escorted out for the remainder of the day. Tradesha Woodard has the latest on the new policy, including details on previous incidents Carowinds says led to this change. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say violent crime is down in the Queen City but overall crime is up so far in 2023. New crime statistics released this week show property crime is up 10% in the first quarter of the year and 911 calls are also up. Richard DeVayne joins #WakeUpCLT To Go with information about CMPD's crime stats and measures officials are taking to reduce the number of arrests across the city. And finally, all parents know that getting their kids to eat their veggies is a never-ending struggle. But there could be an easier way that doesn't require much work. New research shows that simply taking more time during meals will actually encourage kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. Sarah French connects the dots on why taking a little longer could make a big difference for your child's nutrition. 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!