/tags/possum-drop Possum Drop en-US Copyright Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:14:08 GMT /arts-culture/2015-12-31/nye-raleigh-welcomes-local-musicians-to-first-night-stages Celebrations are scheduled across the state today as the countdown to the New Year looms. Raleigh's First Night 2016 festivities include the traditional… Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:14:08 GMT /arts-culture/2015-12-31/nye-raleigh-welcomes-local-musicians-to-first-night-stages Eric Hodge /arts-culture/2014-12-30/possum-drop-to-ring-in-new-year-wont-include-live-animal The annual possum drop in western North Carolina will go on this year, but without a live animal. For more than 20 years, Brasstown residents have watched… Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:15:19 GMT /arts-culture/2014-12-30/possum-drop-to-ring-in-new-year-wont-include-live-animal Reema Khrais