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The 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 offered a backdrop for a dramatic U.S. Open finish on June 16. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel
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Raleigh Continues Rapid Sports Tourism Growth

The scene at the Raleigh/Durham International Airport on June 17 told the story. Even at 6 a.m., the security lines were hundreds deep and TSA Precheck was about four times longer than usual. People were sunburned and tired from an incredible weekend at the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina, which sits about 80 minutes […]

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Fans wait for Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes Sign 20-Year Extension on PNC Arena

The Carolina Hurricanes will stay in Raleigh, North Carolina, through the 2043–2044 NHL season after the club signed a 20-year lease extension at PNC Arena, which owners Centennial Authority says will undergo major renovations including the development of a sports and entertainment district and public gathering space around the arena. “This is an exciting day […]

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