New Year's Eve Coverage

Fayetteville celebrates New Year's Eve with Night Circus

The city of Fayetteville celebrated the end of 2022 with a circus-themed event on Saturday at Festival Park.

Gospel singer Cindy Morgan, musician Blair Holland team up to perform at WRAL First Night Raleigh

Gospel singer Cindy Morgan and musician Blair Holland teamed up Saturday night to perform at WRAL First Night Raleigh.

Producer Dave Rose discusses Triangle music scene at WRAL First Night Raleigh

Music producer Dave Rose joined WRAL First Night Raleigh to discuss the music scene in the Triangle.

North Carolina musician Paige King Johnson finds success in 2022, looking forward to 2023

Musician Paige King Johnson, a native of Angier, stopped by during WRAL's broadcast of First Night Raleigh.

New Year's Eve celebration underway in downtown Fayetteville

The city of Fayetteville celebrated the end of 2022 with a circus-themed event on Saturday at Festival Park.

WRAL First Night Raleigh: People celebrate the start of 2023

Here's a look at the sights of the New Year's festivities in downtown Raleigh.

Braving the weather to ring in 2023 at WRAL's First Night Raleigh

Rain is not expected to hinder the midnight acorn drop and fireworks display.

Early acorn drop lights up downtown Raleigh

The early acorn drop and fireworks display was held as planned at WRAL First Night on Dec. 31, 2022.

Rain dampens early WRAL First Night fun

Afternoon rain showers dampened some of the fun at the early WRAL First Night Raleigh celebrations.

Yarn lead singer shares NYE greeting

Blake Christiana of the band Yarn wishes everyone at Happy New Year!

The One Eighties talk about big 2022, future plans

The One Eighties are an Americana/Pop duo formed by Autumn Brand and Daniel Cook. They reflect on their 2022 and what 2023 holds for the group.

Brooke Simpson shares her NYE wishes

Brooke Simpson shared a special New Year's Eve greeting with WRAL. The "America's Got Talent" finalist also shared an update on what's she's up to in New York City!

Happy New Year: Acorn drop signals start of 2023 at WRAL First Night

Rain did not hinder the midnight acorn drop and fireworks display.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Downtown businesses look forward to WRAL First Night Raleigh

Organizers have been putting the finishing touches on everything for WRAL First Night Raleigh; Nearby businesses are expecting a financial boost from the tens of thousands of people who will attend.

Don't drink and drive this New Year's Eve

There are 71% more crashes involving alcohol and drugs in the 12-hour period straddling New Year's Eve than the average weekend night, according to SafeAuto.com.

How to stay safe on the roadways during New Year's Eve celebrations

There are 71% more crashes involving alcohol and drugs in the 12-hour period straddling New Year's Eve than the average weekend night, according to SafeAuto.com.

Liz McLauglin, WRAL climate change reporter

Fayetteville gears up for NYE bash

The city of Fayetteville will celebrate NYE with a big celebration at Festival Park.

Advice on how to protect pets from New Year's fireworks or loud celebrations

As people prepare to ring in 2023, animal advocates are urging pet owners to keep in mind the holidays can be stressful and deadly for our four-legged friends.

Fayetteville celebrates NYE with Night Circus

The city of Fayetteville celebrated the end of 2022 with a circus-themed event on Saturday at Festival Park.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

SC city excited for Flip Flop Drop to ring in 2023

The city of Folly Beach, South Carolina is getting ready to ring in the new year with its annual Flip Flop Drop.

WRAL First Night plans biggest celebration in past several years

WRAL First Night is planning the biggest year they've celebrated since 2019.

Ring in NYE early with your children at these locations

For families wanting to get their kids in bed on time, you have a few options to still celebrate the end of 2022.

Mt. Olive cancels NYE Pickle Drop

"We are heartbroken that we will not ring in the New Year in our usual dilly fashion."

Time capsule: What secrets are hidden inside Raleigh's giant acorn?

Raleigh's giant metal acorn statue is the source of many legends and tall tales.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

WRAL First Night Raleigh set to entertain thousands, bolster downtown businesses

WRAL First Night is planning the biggest year they've celebrated since 2019, but weather may put a damper on two big events for the festivities.

WRAL Staff