Looking for something fun to do this summer? We’ve got you covered! In addition to Pride and Juneteenth festivals statewide, there are tons of events to attend, from a Hurricanes parade to music festivals to a celebration of America’s 250th birthday!
North Carolina’s favorite hockey team is looking to bring home their second championship, which is looking like a real possibility given the Canes’ recent hot streak. The Canes have been so dominant that they became the first team in NHL history to reach the Stanley Cup Final with only one loss (12-1) in the first three rounds of the playoffs.
The Coach George Williams Interchange will be located at the junction of New Bern Avenue and Interstate 440, a tribute approved by the NCDOT following a request from the Raleigh City Council.
The N.C. State Wolfpack owns the college basketball world right now. The men’s and women’s teams came into their respective NCAA Basketball Tournaments and put the college basketball community on notice. Both teams will play in the Final Four with a chance of being crowned 2023-2024 national champion.
The state of North Carolina has a total of six (Duke, UNC, N.C. State) men’s and women’s teams vying for a chance to be national champions in their respective sports.
This new venture is expected to generate significant revenue, which has been traditionally spent in other states such as Virginia and Maryland. Eight operators, along with their partners, are now accepting bets.
Major League Baseball (MLB) is expanding and two North Carolina cities are being considered to become the home of a brand new Major League team. Both Raleigh and Charlotte are pitching to MLB decision makers to bring a new team to their growing cities.
Raleigh will be home to the largest indoor pickleball and golf facility in North Carolina. The 71,000-square-foot facility will be located near downtown.
One of the fastest growing women’s sports in the country has finally been classified as a sport in North Carolina. Womens high school wrestling is now in 41 states with nearly 50,000 student-athletes participating, that is a 880% rise in participation since 2005. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association sanctioned the sport in April 2022.
As the 2023 college football season enters the home stretch here in North Carolina, there are two events that everyone looks forward to around here. One of those events is homecoming and the other event is playing your biggest rival. Nothing is greater than great weather to flashback to memories while on campus and seeing old friends. On the other hand, having bragging rights over friends that attended your rival school is also rewarding.