Name: Acorn Artist Readies Copper Creation for Raleigh New Year's Celebration
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Description: Every New Year's Eve since 1991, the copper acorn has dropped in downtown Raleigh as part of the city's celebration. The sculptor who made it, David Benson, is furiously polishing his pride and joy for this year's end.

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Every New Year's Eve since 1991, the copper acorn has dropped in downtown Raleigh as part of the city's celebration. The sculptor who made it, David Benson, is furiously polishing his pride and joy for this year's end.

Acorn Artist Readies Copper Creation for Raleigh New Year's Celebration

Acorn Artist David Benson

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