Bells rang out around North Carolina on Sunday morning to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.<\/b>
\nHillsborough, N. C. \u2014 Bells rang out around North Carolina on Sunday morning to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.
Residents from all backgrounds gathered with one goal on Sunday, commemorating the end of World War I.
\u201cTo be able to ring out bell in our town, in a small town that represents America, is just wonderful to be a part of,\u201d Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens said.
All morning, Stevens watched the clock closely, hoping to ring the old courthouse bell at a significant time.
\u201cThe war ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 100 years ago,\u201d he said. \u201cThere is a rope to ring the bell. So, I\u2019ll be pulling that rope at exactly 11 o\u2019clock in memory and commemoration of the 100th anniversary.\u201d
As he made his way to the bell, people gathered outside, honoring veterans in various ways.
\u201cThe end of World War I is an incredible time to sort of honor these men from 100 years ago and all of the veterans,\u201d veteran Ernest Dollar said. \u201cWe decided to ransack through my closet and pull out these uniforms from World War I.\u201d
Whether they were in uniform or representing their support with American flags, residents were excited to share in the special moment.
After the bell rang, a moment of silence followed to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.<\/p>\n

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