Charlotte businesses finally recovering from COVID-19 pandemic: Thursday, June 15, 2023

Amelie's French Bakery is set to reopen its Uptown Charlotte location this week. It comes as more workers return to the office on a full-time basis, giving businesses in Charlotte's central district a much-needed boost. Ben Thompson connects the dots on why Uptown could see a resurgence in the wake of the pandemic. Plus, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to sign a bill Thursday into law that will make it harder for repeat offenders to get out of jail. The bond reform act aims to keep violent offenders behind bars while they await trial. Tradesha Woodard joins the show to explain how the bill plans to do this and what state leaders are saying about the effort to keep the public safe. And finally, we're looking at the biggest headlines from across the Charlotte area on Thursday, June 15 in your morning rush. 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!