On this July 4 holiday, here's a refresher on N.C.'s stricter laws around fireworks including age restrictions, penalties and more.

Cities and organizations across the Piedmont Triad are gearing up to light up the sky with dazzling fireworks displays in celebration of this year's Independence Day!

A handful of towns in the Triangle are kicking off Fourth of July festivities a day early, attributing vendor availability, financial reasons and proximity to larger festivities to making early celebrations a tradition for their communities.