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🤝 The deal is done

Carolina Hurricanes lease extension and PNC Arena’s mixed-use enhancement approved by Centennial Authority
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One of the PNC Arena’s Club Level upgrades could be a dedicated kitchen for club suite patrons.
The Carolina Hurricanes finalized a deal with the Centennial Authority on Tuesday, Aug. 15, agreeing on a 20-year lease extension and $800 million in developments to reshape PNC Arena as well as the vacant land around it.

The lease extension and developments were “negotiated over a period of many months.” The new lease ties the Canes to the arena until 2044, replacing the former lease extension the team signed through 2029.

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Renovations to the PNC Arena could include expanded food and beverage options.

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Renderings by Centennial Authority

The $800 million for developments is in addition to the tentatively allocated $300 million for PNC Arena renovations that could begin as early as next year.

Canes owner Tom Dundom is in charge of allocating the $800 million in developments over the course of 20 years, with the first $200 million going towards the creation of retail and restaurant space, 200 residential units, and a 150-room hotel. Other developments include $10 million for a sports betting lounge and $40 million for a new music venue.
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    Events
    Wednesday, Aug. 16
    • Game On | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy a fun variety of giant games, lawn games, board games, and more.
    Thursday, Aug. 17
    • Jazz in the Square | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Listen to smooth sounds from the Dwayne Jordan Quartet and enjoy on-site food, beer, and wine vendors.
    • Cinema and Dessert Rodeo | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh | Free | Watch a family-friendly movie and grab a snack from a food truck.
    Friday, Aug. 18
    • Go Fish Scavenger Hunt | Friday, Aug. 18 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Nash Square, 200 S. McDowell St., Raleigh | $0-$32 | Compete to win prizes from local businesses during this nautical-themed hunt through the city.
    Saturday, Aug. 19
    • Shop & Play | Saturday, Aug. 19 | Phillips Farms of Cary, 6720 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary | Free | Shop the farmers and makers market and enjoy food trucks and activities on the farm.
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    News Notes
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    • All Wake County Schools bus routes will be covered for the 2023-24 school year. There will be 560 full-time drivers, and a full-time driver will be assigned to every route. This comes just a few weeks after the Wake County Public School System announced a potential bus driver shortage. (WRAL)
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    • No. 2. That’s where Raleigh ranked on Architectural Digest’s list of “Most Climate-Resilient Cities.” Raleigh was assessed on seven key factors and scored a 115 out of a possible 136 points. Raleigh was called out for having good “climate change readiness and adaptability.” (Architectural Digest via Jed Bryne’s Top Five)
    Closed
    • Durham’s Stadium 10 movie theater, formally known as Phoenix 10 at Northgate Mall is officially closed. The theater had been in business since 2006. What memories do you have of seeing movies at this theater? Share them with us. (INDY Week)
    Raleighites
    • Chef Adé Carrena of Dounou Cuisined won Chef of the Year at the 2023 NC Restaurant and Lodging Association Chef Showdown Grand Finale on Monday, Aug. 14. Additionally, Chef Bobby McFarland of Wye Hill Hospitality won the award for People’s Choice Chef at the event.
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    • Speaking of the NCRLA Chef Showdown Grand Finale — Sera Cuni, owner of Cafe Root Cellar and Root Cellar Cafe & Catering, won the 2023 Undeniably Dairy Award in the savory dish category for her “Summer in Sicily Chatham Style” at the event. Her dish featured dairy products from three NC businesses.
    Family
    • Join the City of Raleigh for its Back to School Jamboree at the Park this Saturday, Aug. 19 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The free event will take place at John Chavis Memorial Park and will feature yard games, bounce houses, and free lunch boxes + water bottles for students.
    Try This
    • Calling all square dancers, both new and experienced. Head to Transfer Co. Food Hall on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for PineCone People’s Square Dance. Live music will be performed by Sonya Badigian, Vivian Leva, and Riley Calcagno + Nancy Mamlin will be the caller. RSVP with a suggested donation of $10.
    Featured Deal
    • One Medical is offering a 30-day free trial. Adults + kids of all ages can enjoy seamless access to comprehensive care at their four locations in Brightleaf Square, Cary-Fenton, North Hills, and Raleigh’s Village District. Use code TRY1MRDU to snag the deal.*
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    Drink

    🍹 Mocktails are having their moment

    The latest data on nonalcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Raleigh
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    One of the PNC Arena’s Club Level renovations could be a dedicated kitchen for club suite patrons. | Photo courtesy of The Willard
    Now more than ever, data shows that consumers are experimenting with what it means to be “sober curious.” The result has been a spike in sales of non-alcoholic beverages and a declining interest in alcoholic drinks.

    Here are a few stand-out stats:
    • Total dollar sales of non-alcoholic beverages grew by 20.6% between August 2021 and August 2022. Non-alcoholic beer accounted for 85.3% of those sales.
    • 36% of US consumers reported to have “lost interest in drinking alcohol in general” while 13% reported to be “interested in alternative non-alcoholic beverages.”
    • Sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits rose from 0.22% of total alcohol sales in the US in 2018 to 0.47% in 2022.
    • Global Market Share predicts that the non-alcoholic drinks market will grow to $30 billion by 2025.
    Wanna know where you can enjoy a mocktail in Raleigh? Head to the link below for some local spots we love + what to drink there.
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      Which non-alcoholic option do you like the most or have the most interest in trying?
      A. Wine (Surley, Fre, TÖST, Ariel, etc.)
      B. Beer (Athletic Brewing Co., Heineken 0.0, Budweiser Zero, etc.)
      C. Spirits and mixed drinks (Ritual Zero Proof, Seedlip, Curious Elixir, etc.)
      D. Other
      Let us know
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      • Start your morning off right with Matcha Nude. This matcha powder is made with premium-grade organic, non-GMO ingredients, perfect for a tasty, energizing drink.
      Travel
      • It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.
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      • The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.
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      Tickets as well as special ticket packages for the NC State Fair are on sale now for discounted rates. This year’s fair will take place from Thursday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 22, and the discounted ticket rates are available online and at selection locations until the day it begins. What fair foods are you excited to eat? Let me know, and I may give them a try.
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