New Years Eve

Only in NC: Wild and wacky celebrations to ring in the new year

Jan 1

Crowds gather in Raleigh, Fayetteville to ring in new year

Jan 1

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Investigators believe sparklers on wine bottles sparked Swiss bar fire

Swiss investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar's ceiling.

Jan 2

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LIVE: New Year's Eve in Times Square | Countdown to 2026

Jan 1

Countries ring in 2026 around the world

Dec 31, 2025

Ryan Seacrest, Rita Ora ready for 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' celebration

Dec 31, 2025

What's open and closed on New Year's Day?

Dec 30, 2025

Robin Roberts looks back on 'The Year: 2025'

Dec 29, 2025

Times Square to hold July ball drop to mark USA's 250th birthday

Dec 26, 2025

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Mount Olive holds traditional giant pickle drop for New Year's Eve

Jan 1

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Acorn drop brings in new year in Raleigh

Jan 1

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Fayetteville rings in new year with fireworks and fun

Jan 1

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Fireworks and fun as Raleigh prepares for Acorn drop

Jan 1

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Fayetteville gets ready for New Year's Eve Spectacular

Jan 1

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Raleigh acorn moved to be polished ahead of New Year's Eve

Dec 16, 2025

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Chance the Rapper to host Chicago version of Dick Clark's New Year's Eve show

Nov 24, 2025

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Revelers ready to ring in new year in downtown Raleigh

Jan 1, 2025

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HUNTR/X, Chappell Roan, Charlie Puth join biggest "New Year's Rockin' Eve" ever

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" will be bigger than ever this year with performances by HUNTR/X, Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Jordan Davis, 50 Cent and so many more. The fun begins New Year's Eve at 8p/7c on ABC.