An estimated 80,000 people crowded downtown Raleigh last night to bring in the New Year at Raleigh First Night and watch the acorn drop at midnight. There was fun for all during Raleigh First Night with all the music, dancing, food and performances. Children got to watch the 7:00 pm acorn drop then the big finally at midnight for the adult was a lot of fun for all. North Carolina welcomes 2014!
The Duke Blue Devils lose to Texas A&M in the closing minutes of the Chick-fil-a Bowl Game last night. The final score was 52-48. Duke was ahead until the closing minutes of the high scoring and exciting bowl game. It was a disappointing lose for the team in their first bowl appearance in several years after a winning season. Still proud of the Blue Devils.
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 21-20 and earn a 1st round buy and home team advantage in the NFL playoffs. The Carolina Panthers get next weekend off while other teams battle out for the playoffs. The Panthers defense got 9 nine QB sacks in today’s game. Who the Panthers play against in 2 weeks has yet to be decided but the game will take place in Charlotte. So proud of the Carolina Panthers!
A NC New Years Eve-Here are some unique ways the people of North Carolina celebrate the New Year by dropping these items at midnight!
Here are some NC New Years Eve events for 2014:
Charlotte, NC
NYE 2014 Extravaganza at Westin Charlotte Hotel
Dec 31, 2013 9:00pm till Jan 1, 2014 2:00a
Westin Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Raleigh, NC
First Night Raleigh
Dec. 31, 2013 2:00pm till the New Year rings in!
Events are at different downtown venues all evening, including performances by Big Sam’s Funky Nation, the Gawler Sisters and Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble. The event ends at midnight with the annual acorn drop to bring in the New Year!
Wilmington, NC
Boarding is at the corner of Water and Dock streets in downtown Wilmington.
Cape Fear Riverboats is offering a New Year’s Eve cruise aboard the Henrietta III.
Boarding begins at 8:30 p.m. Boat will cruise from 9:30 p.m. until after midnight, and the party will continue until 1:30 a.m.
Asheville, NC
Grove Park Inn
Parties, dancing, champagne, and party favors throughout the resort. Celebrate in the Great Hall, the Grand Ballroom, or at one of the more intimate venues.
Stay safe and have a Happy New Year North Carolina!
The Carolina Panthers play the Atlanta Falcons Sunday 12/29/13. The Carolina Panthers are 11-4 and the Atlanta Falcons are 4-11. Atlanta has the home advantage as the games is played in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia Dome. Game time is 1:00pm (ET) and will be on the Fox channel. This is the last regular season game but the Panthers are in 1st place for their division and are already in the NFL playoffs. Go Panthers. North Carolina is so proud of you!