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Millie the Possum: NC New Year drop draws critique
A columnist vents over Brasstown NC possum drop traditions sparked by PETA protests and a state law enabling animal harm during late December to early January. Millie the opossum, injured and cared for post rescue, highlights legal gaps and local politics. Beth Sparks and Connie Reese run Opossum’s Pouch Sanctuary near Greenville. David Crawford helped organize Change.org petitions and local negotiations. Andrews hosted recent drops after Brasstown paused. The piece urges repeal of the wildlife abuse loophole and cites petition and contact details.
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Millie the Possum
Brasstown
North Carolina
PETA
General Assembly
Raleigh
Virginia
Jersey Shore
News and Observer
Millie
Change.org
Beth Sparks
Connie Reese
Greenville
South Carolina
Sanctuary
David Crawford
Reid
Andrews
New Years Oriental
Newton Grove
New Bern