julia simms wral news. >> that will be some sight. >> it is so beautiful. i can't wait. >> hope the weather is perfect, a nice sunny day. the freedom balloon fest >> admission is free. it's a great family event. love that. a special honor for the charlotte airport last year. >> and a group of men accused former marine jack hughes and they tried to rip him off his jacket. hughes says he was flying back from a veterans day event. today the state department of military veterans affairs honored for his service. gave him a certificate of recognition. >>> the voice wrapped up it's final blind audition tonight and headed straight into the start of the battle rounds. [ music ] >> he can sing. that's a preview of one of the first battles from team christina. nbc tells us someone from our area will be in the blind auditions tonight. >> ooo. talent in this area. it will be exciting. cheer them on tonight at 8:00 on wral. >> that show is so much fun. i enjoy it and can't wait to watch it tonight. >> thanks for joining us. we'll be back at 5:30 but news continues now wi