RALEIGH, N.C. (May 14, 2014) — North Carolina is fueling up to host two iconic NASCAR events: the 30th annual NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600. The events kick off a series of motorsports-related tourism offerings throughout the state for the 2014 season and cap off “Motorsports Month” as proclaimed by Governor Pat McCrory in recognition of the more than one million fans who attend racing events in North Carolina each year. The North Carolina Division of Tourism has …
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NCAA Tournament weekend generates $4.2M for Triangle economy
Second and third-round NCAA Tournament games held in Raleigh’s PNC Arena helped generate more than $4 million, according to the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance. About 17,000 people visited the Triangle during the first full weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Total attendance for the three sessions at PNC Arena was 53,172. A ZIP code study showed that 71 percent of ticket-buyers were from outside of the Triangle; 59 percent of ticket-buyers were from out of state. Visiting fans accounted for more …
VGCC to hold 30th Benefit Golf Tournament on May 6
The 30th annual Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund Golf Tournament will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. All event proceeds support the mission of the college, the Endowment Fund and student scholarships. The milestone for the fundraiser comes as the college prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversary. “In almost three decades, thanks to the support of numerous golfers and sponsors, our tournament has grown to include both morning and afternoon rounds as well as …
Tour De Vance Bike Ride April 26th, 2014
Seasoned Riders: 30-mile and 60-mile rides traverse rolling farmland. 30-mile “Forest and Farmland” is mainly a circle route. 60-mile “Kerr Lake Look” adds an out-and-back spur past Nutbush Creek State Recreation Area to turn around at Kerr Lake ‘s Bullocksville State Recreation Area. Lunch provided for 30- and 60-mile riders – BARBEQUE from Nunnery-Freeman! Download the flyer here: Tour de Vance 2014 Vance-Granville Community College200 Community College Road (off Poplar Creek at I-85)Henderson, NC 27536Check-in begins 7:30am Start Time:8:30am – …
DBAP showing off new look at Thursday’s opener
With a renewed emphasis on the gameday experience and entertainment, the 18-year-old Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham broke ground on more than $20 million worth of renovations as soon as the last pitch was hurled in September. Fans will get to see the result when the Bulls begin the 2014 season tomorrow (Thursday) against the Gwinett Braves. Changes start at the front entrance, which has lost the gates but gained a grand facade. On the concourse, nearly a dozen …
Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” route includes Oxford Stop
N.C. Commerce Sec. Sharon Decker has announced the 2014 Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” route with the help of town representatives at the Division of Tourism offices in Raleigh. The 16th annual ride, scheduled Sept. 27-Oct. 4, will begin in Sparta with overnight stops in Mount Airy, Reidsville, Oxford, Roanoke Rapids, Edenton, Manteo, and then finish in Hatteras Village. More than 1,000 bicyclists from 35 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada participated in last …
Team Ball Pro Seeking Basketball Players for League Play
Team Basketball Pro Teen boys aged 16 – 21 years old are encouraged to join a new league in the Henderson, NC area. Position can pay up to $9.00 to $15.00 per hour. Tryouts will be held on April 5th, 2014 at the basketball courts behind the Elk Lodge on Chestnut Street in Henderson, NC from 10am to 11am. A small $4.00 non-refundable application fee is required for each person, which you can pay online at this link: Team Basketball …
NCAA March Madness returns to Raleigh
This week, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship – aka March Madness – returns to Raleigh. The NCAA tournament is at PNC Arena this weekend, with second rounds games on Friday, followed by third round games on Sunday. This marks the third time PNC Arena has hosted the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship (2004 and 2008). In 2008, the NCAA Championship in Raleigh generated $5.5 million in direct visitor spending and 12,500 hotel room-nights, according to the Greater Raleigh CVB. …
Butterfield Applauds the North Carolina Central University(NCCU) Men’s Basketball MEAC Championship Team.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Men’s Basketball team for winning the 2014 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championship and finishing the regular season with the best record in the MEAC. The NCCU Eagles finished the regular season with one of the school’s best records ever following a 71-62 championship victory over Morgan State University on March 15, 2014. For the first time in school history, NCCU will play in the …
ACC football title game stays in Charlotte for 6 more years
The Atlantic Coast Conference football championship game is staying in Charlotte. The ACC commissioner announced that the conference and the Charlotte Sports Foundation have reached an agreement on a six-year contract extension that will keep the football championship game in Charlotte through 2019. The game has been played in Charlotte since 2010. It has thrived since moving from Tampa, Fla., to a more centralized location in Charlotte four years ago with an average yearly attendance of nearly 70,000 fans the …
Vance County High Schools Basketball Games Rescheduled
The basketball games scheduled between Southern Vance High School and Warren County High School teams for Tuesday afternoon and tonight have been postponed. The games were to be played at Southern Vance. The games have been rescheduled for the same times at Southern Vance High School on Friday, February 21. The basketball games scheduled between Northern Vance High School and Northwood High School teams for Tuesday afternoon and tonight have been postponed. The games were to be played at …
Vance County Schools Friday Night Basketball January 10, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS Friday, January 10, 2014 Academics First…Athletics Second NORTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Vikings) Southern Durham High Schoolvs.Northern Vance High School 4:30 p.m. JV Men’s, 6 p.m. Women’s, 7:30 p.m. Varsity Men’sat Northern Vance High School $5.00 admission SOUTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Raiders) Franklinton High Schoolvs.Southern Vance High School 4:30 p.m. JV Men’s, 6 p.m. Women’s, 7:30 p.m. Varsity Men’s at Southern Vance High School $5.00 …
N.C. among top 5 states in latest NCAA championships announcement
North Carolina was among the nation’s leaders in attracting NCAA championship sporting events in the latest round of site selections, announced last week. North Carolina was among the top 5 states, receiving 29 site selections. For Division I, the 2015 Women’s Swim & Dive National Championship will be at the Greensboro Aquatic Center; Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem will have the 2018 Men’s and Women’s Tennis National Championships. Regional championships include the 2015 Women’s Basketball at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, …
N.C. ski resorts gear up for the season
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort in Banner Elk opened its slopes Wednesday for the winter season. Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley opens this Thursday with the other ski sites around the state scheduled with later dates. Each ski resort usually offers slope reports via their websites; also, the N.C. Ski Association also offers slope reports “at a glance.”
Annual United Way Basketball Game November 19th, 2013
United Way Fund Raiser Basketball Game to support United Way Maria Parham Medical Center against Proctor & Gamble (IAMS) November 19, 2013 – doors open at 7:00 p.m. – Game starts at 7:30 p.m. Game will be held at Kerr Vance Academy Ticket prices – $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for kids Tickets may be purchased at the door starting at 7:00pm All proceeds to go support United Way
Oxford Preparatory High School Announces Baseball Coach
Oxford Preparatory High School has named Randy Smith of Oxford as the head baseball coach. Smith has been a resident of Granville County since 1985. He has taught and coached at South Granville High School, J.F. Webb High School, and Granville Central High School. He also coached and taught at G.C. Hawley Middle School, Northern Granville Middle School, and Cedar Creek Middle School in Youngsville. His coaching experience includes baseball, softball, football, and basketball. Throughout his career Smith has placed …
Gobble Gallop 2013, November 23rd
This year GOTR NNC is partnering with ACTS (Area Christians Together in Service). ACTS is a local non – profit organization in Vance County whose mission is to help those who are without food by providing food and moral support for those who have been abused. Please take a look at the insert provided and consider bringing at least one of the items listed with you on race day. Part of the Girls on the Run experience is giving back …
Beach Soccer Classic to bring more than 2,100 players to Wilmington area
The 5th Annual Beach Soccer Classic, Nov. 16-17 in Wilmington, expects 150 teams from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Nearly 30 hotels in New Hanover County will house more than 2,100 youth players and their guests. “Based on participant numbers provided by event organizers, we estimate that the Beach Soccer Classic will generate approximately $787,164 in direct visitor spending in New Hanover County. Using a conservative 2.5 multiplier, the total economic impact of this tournament will be approximately $1.97 …
World of Outlaws dirt track race: Cabarrus County’s $8 million mudfest
The World of Outlaws World Finals, called by one public relations rep the “Super Bowl of grassroots dirt track racing,” is returning this week to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. It’s bringing more than 40,000 spectators from Thursday to Saturday with an estimated impact on the local economy of $8 million. John Mills, with the Cabarrus County CVB, said the festivities will bring in $5 million in direct visitor spending on hotels, food, transportation and retail …
Henderson Middle School RamsScores Conference Championship in Soccer
Henderson Middle School Rams won the soccer conference championship for the 1st time in school history Monday. They beat Northern Granville last week who was undefeated in the semi-finals 2-1 and beat Butner Stem Monday for the championship after a double OT and a shoot out to determine the winner.