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Families across the Triangle celebrate the new year, biggest crowds in Raleigh, Fayetteville

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January 1, 2024

Families across the Triangle celebrate the new year, biggest crowds in Raleigh, Fayetteville

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The excitement is in the air as thousands across the Triangle get ready to close out 2023 and ring in the new year.

First Night Raleigh is happening on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh where eventgoers are enjoying food and fun festivities.

Kids and their families enjoyed a pre-midnight countdown that included a little acorn drop at 7 p.m. in downtown Raleigh.

The People’s Processional led by Paperhand Puppet Intervention, the Helping Hands Mission band, and the NC State University pip and drum team took place earlier in the evening at Bicentennial Plaza and ended at the intersection of Davie Street and Fayetteville Street.

ABC11 spoke with families as they took advantage of the festivities during the event.

“The acorn drop. We are looking forward to that,” said Lisa Geter. ” It’s going to be really fun.”

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Fayetteville

In Fayetteville, families are gearing up for the Fayetteville Night Circus.

Organizers for the event said people are traveling from as far as Savannah to attend.

They said the goal is to bring the city together and have a safe space for families to ring in the new year.

“The whole intention behind creating a New Year’s event and the sixth largest city in the state of North Carolina is to help families come together to create memories, to create a tradition,” said Bianca Shoneman, Cool Spring Downtown District. “The broader goal for our city council is to improve the sense of place and livability so people love where they live just a little bit more.”

Families enjoyed inflatable games, axe throwing, and various food vendors.

Local business owner Darryl McClain operates Smokey’s Food Truck.

“We are local, concessionary business,” said Darryl McClain. “We run the business out of Spring Lake. Born and raised right here in Fayetteville. So it feels good to be home to, to give back to my community. I remember I’m on the spot right here. This used to be the USO, years ago.”

Festival goers will have their dancing shoes on all night. From local artist to hip hop legend DJ Spinderella and RNB music group Dru Hill, attendees will ring in 2024 with the stars.

“Well, to all my folks in Fayetteville that’s been following me for ages for decades,” said DJ Spinderella. “I remember coming here, Salt-N-Pepa, came here back in the 80s on a tour like our probably one of our first stops and in the earlier days of our career. And, you know, to be coming here again is kind of like full circle. So hope you enjoy me.”

At midnight as the star is raised, the night will end with an amazing fireworks display.

DURHAM

Over in Durham, excitement is also building for the New Year’s countdown. Several bars and breweries hosted their own New Year’s parties.

Crowds filled venues such as Ponysaurus brewing in Downtown Durham and Bull City Brewery to enjoy the many festivities ahead of midnight.

“We all kind of stick together, last year we went to Boxcar and had a pretty good time there, and otherwise we just wanted to meet up again,” said Cory Stutzman.

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NC State, North Carolina have interesting recruiting histories

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November 25, 2024

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NC State, North Carolina have interesting recruiting histories

NC State and North Carolina usually battle for in-state recruits up to a certain point, but some consider both schools until the end.

NC State travels to play at North Carolina at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, and this year’s contest has a twist. The Wolfpack will play against former teammates Joshua Harris, a 6-foot-4, 325-pound senior nose tackle, and senior safety Jakeen Harris, who have no relation to each other.

Harris is the starting safety and has 55 tackles, one tackle for loss and three passes broken up. Joshua Harris is on the second string and has 19 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

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NC Lottery Lucky For Life, Pick 3 Day results for Nov. 24, 2024

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November 25, 2024

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The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 results for each game:

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

07-11-14-26-48, Lucky Ball: 15

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

Day: 2-7-2, Fireball: 8

Evening: 8-0-3, Fireball: 9

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

Day: 3-1-6-5, Fireball: 8

Evening: 6-9-0-6, Fireball: 9

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash 5 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

02-12-20-22-29

Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Double Play numbers from Nov. 24 drawing

07-19-21-31-35

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.

For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.

To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:

Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.

When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.

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Ustby, Donarski lead No. 16 North Carolina women over Villanova 53-36 in Battle 4 Atlantis semifinal

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November 24, 2024

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Ustby, Donarski lead No. 16 North Carolina women over Villanova 53-36 in Battle 4 Atlantis semifinal

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NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Alyssa Ustby and Lexi Donarski scored 14 points apiece, and Ustby added 14 rebounds to lead No. 16 North Carolina to a 53-36 victory over Villanova in a semifinal game at the Women’s Battle 4 Atlantis on Sunday.

The Tar Heels (5-1) play Indiana in the championship game on Monday. The Hoosiers upset No. 18 Baylor 73-65 in Sunday’s first semifinal.

Ustby made 6 of 8 shots from the floor with a 3-pointer for North Carolina on the way to her first double-double of the season. Donarski hit 6 of 10 shots with a pair of 3-pointers.

Maddie Webber led the Wildcats (4-2) with 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting from beyond the arc. Lara Edmanson pitched in with 11 points and seven rebounds.

The Tar Heels held Villonova’s leading scorer Jasmine Bascoe to two points after she came in averaging 16.6 per game. Bascoe missed all seven of her shots — three from distance — and made 2 of 4 at the free-throw line.

Ustby had seven points and Donarski scored five to guide the Tar Heels to a 17-7 lead after one quarter.

Donarski scored five more in the third quarter to help North Carolina turn a 30-18 lead at halftime into a 44-23 advantage heading to the final period.

North Carolina shot 40% from the floor, made 5 of 17 from beyond the arc (29.4%) and 4 of 6 at the foul line.

Villanova shot 23.5% overall but made 5 of 18 from distance (27.8%) and 7 of 10 free throws.

The Tar Heels scored 15 points off of 21 Villanova turnovers. They turned it over 14 times but it led to only three points for the Wildcats.

North Carolina outscored Villanova 30-14 in the paint and never trailed.

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