NC towns greet New Year with pickle, flea
In North Carolina, nothing says "Happy New Year" like a giant pickle. Except maybe a giant flea.
Posted — UpdatedYour browser doesn't support HTML5 video.
Towns and cities across the state are planning to welcome 2011 with their own distinct variations on the world-famous Times Square ball drop.
In Fayetteville, a dogwood flower will drop at midnight during the city's celebration in Festival Park.
Raleigh will drop its famous acorn, while the Cumberland County town of Eastover will drop a 3-foot-tall, 30-pound flea made of fabric and wood.
A celebration in Kure Beach will include the dropping of a giant lighted beach ball. And in the Clay County community of Brasstown, people will gather for the annual lowering of the possum.
Copyright 2024 by WRAL.com and the Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.