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Company that built cracked roller coaster at Carowinds inspects damage: Wednesday, July 5

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The company that manufactured the Fury 325 roller coaster is at Carowinds Tuesday to inspect the ride after a large crack was found in one of the track's support beams last week. A spokesperson from Bolliger & Mabillard, the firm that designed and manufactured Fury 325, confirmed to WCNC Charlotte that a representative was at the park Tuesday. Bolliger & Mabillard has built custom coasters for theme parks around the world since its founding in 1988. The company is credited for developing the inverted roller coaster. "We will continue to work closely with Carowinds to determine the cause, the repair and the reopening of the coaster," the statement reads. "Please rest assured that safety is our top priority."READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/fury-325-carowinds-crack-support-beam-manufacturer-inspection-damage/275-c0bdbd8a-5b9c-4268-b0fc-3d2b6a7ef028Police arrested multiple people in the aftermath of Fourth of July celebrations on Tuesday.The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says officers were present around Uptown after fireworks events on Tuesday night to ensure the safety of people for everyone in attendance.Police say they intervened in fights between juveniles and made numerous arrests in Uptown. Four firearms were seized during this investigation, police said.Medic says nobody was injured during these incidents.Thousands gathered in Uptown on Tuesday to watch the Charlotte Knights' Fourth of July celebration at Truist Field. A massive fireworks show was held at the stadium after the Knights game.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/firearms-seized-people-arrested-after-uptown-fourth-of-july-celebrations-charlotte-north-carolina/275-699dce5b-b9ee-4a89-9bf3-aadbbf122145Watch 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! 

The company that manufactured the Fury 325 roller coaster is at Carowinds Tuesday to inspect the ride after a large crack was found in one of the track's support beams last week.  A spokesperson from Bolliger & Mabillard, the firm that designed and manufactured Fury 325, confirmed to WCNC Charlotte that a representative was at the park Tuesday. Bolliger & Mabillard has built custom coasters for theme parks around the world since its founding in 1988. The company is credited for developing the inverted roller coaster.  "We will continue to work closely with Carowinds to determine the cause, the repair and the reopening of the coaster," the statement reads. "Please rest assured that safety is our top priority." READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/fury-325-carowinds-crack-support-beam-manufacturer-inspection-damage/275-c0bdbd8a-5b9c-4268-b0fc-3d2b6a7ef028 Police arrested multiple people in the aftermath of Fourth of July celebrations on Tuesday. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says officers were present around Uptown after fireworks events on Tuesday night to ensure the safety of people for everyone in attendance. Police say they intervened in fights between juveniles and made numerous arrests in Uptown. Four firearms were seized during this investigation, police said. Medic says nobody was injured during these incidents. Thousands gathered in Uptown on Tuesday to watch the Charlotte Knights' Fourth of July celebration at Truist Field. A massive fireworks show was held at the stadium after the Knights game. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/firearms-seized-people-arrested-after-uptown-fourth-of-july-celebrations-charlotte-north-carolina/275-699dce5b-b9ee-4a89-9bf3-aadbbf122145 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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