Sports Watch: Spring 2022
Thursday, June 02, 2022, 4pm
Upcoming events, recent travel, and more news from the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance! #SPORTSWATCH Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: BODYARMOR Summer State Games of N.C., multiple venues • June 2022 Largest multi-sport amateur athletic sporting event in N.C. Hosted by N.C. Amateur...
Venue Spotlight: USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C.
Thursday, June 02, 2022, 3pm
The USA Baseball National Training Complex is the home of amateur baseball in the United States. The national headquarters relocated from Tucson, Ariz., to Cary in 2003 after the Town of Cary guaranteed to build the complex. The facility is now managed through a partnership between USA Baseball and...
The 10 Most Essential Free Attractions to Visit in Raleigh, N.C.
Wednesday, June 01, 2022, 2pm
A budget-friendly getaway destination with standout attractions Raleigh, N.C. (June 1, 2022) – Often dubbed the "Smithsonian of the South" thanks to an abundance of free museums, historic attractions and educational institutions, Raleigh, N.C., has long been known as a...
Dreamville Festival Generates More Than $6.7 Million in Direct Economic Impact to Wake County
Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 8am
One of the largest artist-run music festivals in the country expands attendance and economic impact with two-day festival in Raleigh Raleigh, N.C. (May 31, 2022) – Curated by North Carolina-raised, Grammy Award-winning, and multi-platinum hip-hop artist J. Cole and his Dreamville team, the...
Cary Tennis Park to Become New Home of the ITA Women’s All-American Championships
Friday, May 27, 2022, 3pm
Under a new agreement with Cary, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association will make Cary Tennis Park the new home of the ITA Women's All-American Championships through 2024. The first ITA championship event at Cary Tennis Park will be held Oct. 1-9. The ITA oversees men’s and...
2022 First Quarter Wake County Tourism Industry Report
Thursday, May 19, 2022, 8am
Wake County’s hospitality and tourism sectors kick off the year with a strong first quarter Raleigh, N.C. (May 19, 2022) – Visit Raleigh has released the Wake County Tourism Industry Report for the first quarter of 2022. All key performance indicators and tax collections for the...
SAS Championship HBCU Invitational Tees Up Golf And Career Success
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 1pm
Inaugural event includes 3-day tournament and SAS-hosted career day for 17 teams CARY, NC (April 12, 2022) – The SAS Championship announced a new event as a part of its annual PGA Tour Champions tournament. The inaugural SAS Championship HBCU Invitational will take place on Oct. 14-16, with...
New Community Recreation and Sports Center Coming to Cary, N.C.
Monday, March 28, 2022, 3pm
The Town of Cary recently released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural, engineering and design firms or teams to apply to be considered to build a brand-new Community Recreation and Sports Center in the space that has been South Hills Mall & Plaza. The RFQ mentions that the...
The Best Weekend Getaway Itineraries in the Raleigh Area
Thursday, March 17, 2022, 5pm
Raleigh, N.C. (March 17, 2022) – Looking to “retreat” yourself in the coming months? Need a weekend getaway with a loved one? In the Raleigh area, Southern charm meets your sweet escape (and relaxing days at the spa and outdoor adventures await!) Rich history, Southern and...
Wake County 2021 Tourism Industry Report
Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 12pm
Prepared food and beverage tax collections reached an all-time high in Wake County; all other KPIs continued upward trend with the area’s ongoing recovery Raleigh, N.C. (March 15, 2022) – Visit Raleigh has released the year-end 2021 Wake County Tourism Industry Report. Key performance...