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Peek into Fullsteam's new downtown Durham taproom

The brewery has been working on a return to downtown Durham after the original taproom's 2024 closure.

Food and Drink

Fullsteam Brewery plans to open its American Tobacco Campus taproom soon, likely in September. Why it matters: It&#x27;s been nearly two years since Fullsteam&#x27;s original taproom on the other side of downtown Durham <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="closed amid a dispute with the landlord" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/04/fullsteam-brewery-is-relocating-to-the-american-tobacco-campus" data-vars-content-id="8f0a9d88-4ae1-4e93-a185-e5bbf303a7b3" data-vars-headline="Peek into Fullsteam&#x27;s new downtown Durham taproom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/04/fullsteam-brewery-is-relocating-to-the-american-tobacco-campus" target="_self">closed amid a dispute with the landlord</a>.

These were the Triangle's highest-paid CEOs in 2025

Ari Bousbib, the head of Durham-based IQVIA, was once again the region's highest-paid CEO.

Business

Ari Bousbib of Durham-based clinical research company IQVIA remains the Triangle&#x27;s highest paid CEO, according to an Axios survey of financial filings. The big picture: A majority of the chief executive officers of the Triangle&#x27;s largest publicly traded companies saw their compensation increase last year, bringing in millions of dollars worth of salary, stock options and perks. <ul><li>That mirrored a nationwide trend, with the median compensation of S&amp;P 500 CEOs up 5.9% last year, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="according to Equilar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.equilar.com/reports/127-equilar-associated-press-ceo-pay-study-2026.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-vars-content-id="a0beb759-627d-4300-9f58-b4caf018b846" data-vars-headline="These were the Triangle&#x27;s highest-paid CEOs in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.equilar.com/reports/127-equilar-associated-press-ceo-pay-study-2026.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">according to Equilar</a>.</li></ul>

15 things to do in the Triangle this summer weekend

Catch baseball, live music, festivals, forest bathing and more across the Triangle this weekend.

Things to Do

Summer isn&#x27;t over yet. <ul><li>Here are some weekend activities worth checking out.</li></ul>

Raleigh leaders address scrutiny over downtown death

The death of a Black man prompted questions amid the South's history of racist lynchings.

News

Raleigh leaders held a press conference Monday to address skepticism that police too quickly labeled a weekend death downtown a suicide.Driving the news: Saturday afternoon, a 32-year-old man&#x27;s body was found in a parking lot behind businesses across from Nash Square, according to police.

UNC looks to place athletics in an LLC

UNC would join a trend of universities across the country of placing athletics into separate entitites.

Sports

UNC-Chapel Hill trustees are considering putting the university&#x27;s athletics department into a separate entity owned by the school — a move its athletic director said could help maximize revenue. Why it matters: As college sports move into a more professional and expensive direction, some colleges across the country are spinning their athletics into limited liability companies.

How the Sir Walter Miler went from kickstarter to elite competition

The annual event now attracts Olympians and American record holders in the mile.

Twelve years ago, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sir Walter Miler race" data-vars-click-url="https://sirwaltermiler.com/" data-vars-content-id="73357532-865d-4d7e-8166-4fbdf389cae7" data-vars-headline="How the Sir Walter Miler went from kickstarter to elite competition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sirwaltermiler.com/" target="_blank">Sir Walter Miler race</a> started with $3,000 from a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kickstarter campaign" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/patprice/sir-walter-miler-august-1-2014" data-vars-content-id="73357532-865d-4d7e-8166-4fbdf389cae7" data-vars-headline="How the Sir Walter Miler went from kickstarter to elite competition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/patprice/sir-walter-miler-august-1-2014" target="_blank">Kickstarter campaign</a> and a dream of making a fun race for runners trying to break into a professional career.Why it matters: Nowadays, though, the raucous Raleigh race has become one of the most unique events on the pro running circuit and attracts Olympians and some of the most elite runners in the world. <ul><li>The free-to-attend race has become one of the premier events for the Triangle&#x27;s growing running community, where you can now find <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="professional running teams" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pumaeliterunning.com/" data-vars-content-id="73357532-865d-4d7e-8166-4fbdf389cae7" data-vars-headline="How the Sir Walter Miler went from kickstarter to elite competition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pumaeliterunning.com/" target="_blank">professional running teams</a> on the region&#x27;s trails and influential sports companies like Garmin <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="investing heavily" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/07/24/garmin-cary-expansion-hiring-jobs-gps-tech.html" data-vars-content-id="73357532-865d-4d7e-8166-4fbdf389cae7" data-vars-headline="How the Sir Walter Miler went from kickstarter to elite competition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/07/24/garmin-cary-expansion-hiring-jobs-gps-tech.html" target="_blank">investing heavily</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="into the area" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wral.com/news/local/durham-prepares-tourism-boom-first-ever-garmin-marathon-april-2026/" data-vars-content-id="73357532-865d-4d7e-8166-4fbdf389cae7" data-vars-headline="How the Sir Walter Miler went from kickstarter to elite competition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wral.com/news/local/durham-prepares-tourism-boom-first-ever-garmin-marathon-april-2026/" target="_blank">into the area</a>. </li></ul>

North Carolina could offer PGA Tour millions to keep Greensboro tournament relevant

The PGA Tour is restructuring its field into two competition tiers.

State lawmakers could offer the PGA Tour up to $40 million to keep Greensboro&#x27;s Wyndham Championship a top-tier tournament going forward. Why it matters: The PGA Tour plans to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restructure its tour" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2026/06/23/pga-tour-new-competitive-structure-two-series-model-2028-schedule-changes-announcement-championship-challenger-series-track-brian-rolapp" data-vars-content-id="a171214a-9994-4e7c-8870-7def37604b94" data-vars-headline="North Carolina could offer PGA Tour millions to keep Greensboro tournament relevant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2026/06/23/pga-tour-new-competitive-structure-two-series-model-2028-schedule-changes-announcement-championship-challenger-series-track-brian-rolapp" target="_blank">restructure its tour</a> into a two-tier format starting in 2028, meaning some tournaments would feature the most elite players, while others would field those hoping to be promoted to the top tier. <ul><li>The status of the Wyndham Championship, played at Sedgefield Country Club, is uncertain, and the money would be offered as an incentive to keep the tournament as part of the highest-tier of golf competition. </li></ul>

Quantifying a sports-heavy summer for downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh visitations grew up 5.4% in the second quarter of the year.

Sports have given downtown Raleigh&#x27;s economy a welcome boost so far this summer. Why it matters: At a time when many Raleighites flee to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the coast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/05/24/best-beaches-north-carolina-guide-travel-tourism" data-vars-content-id="a899eb25-dda9-48d1-b059-f905f0a2dee7" data-vars-headline="Quantifying a sports-heavy summer for downtown Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/05/24/best-beaches-north-carolina-guide-travel-tourism" target="_self">the coast</a> or to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the mountains" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/06/19/bracket-competition-north-carolinas-best-mountain-town" data-vars-content-id="a899eb25-dda9-48d1-b059-f905f0a2dee7" data-vars-headline="Quantifying a sports-heavy summer for downtown Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/06/19/bracket-competition-north-carolinas-best-mountain-town" target="_self">the mountains</a>, downtown Raleigh visitation grew 5.4% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. <ul><li>That surge was even stronger in the Glenwood South neighborhood, which saw a year-over-year increase in foot traffic of 20.1% in June — around the time when the Hurricanes were on their way to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="winning the Stanley Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/06/15/carolina-hurricanes-win-stanley-cup" data-vars-content-id="a899eb25-dda9-48d1-b059-f905f0a2dee7" data-vars-headline="Quantifying a sports-heavy summer for downtown Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/06/15/carolina-hurricanes-win-stanley-cup" target="_self">winning the Stanley Cup</a>. </li></ul>

Hurricanes parade shows hockey's rise in North Carolina

Massive crowds celebrated the championship with players and coaches in downtown Raleigh.

A parade celebrating the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carolina Hurricanes&#x27;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/06/01/carolina-hurricanes-stanley-cup-final-raleigh" data-vars-content-id="55caf8f8-a46d-4d1d-a50e-4c427338fe2a" data-vars-headline="Hurricanes parade shows hockey&#x27;s rise in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/06/01/carolina-hurricanes-stanley-cup-final-raleigh" target="_self">Carolina Hurricanes&#x27;</a> Stanley Cup win brought tens of thousands of fans to downtown Raleigh on Saturday.Why it matters: The celebration underscored how deeply the Hurricanes have embedded themselves in a fast-growing Southern hockey market.<ul><li>This is the second NHL championship for the Canes in franchise history, and their first in 20 years. </li></ul>

What the Hurricanes Stanley Cup run meant to Raleigh

The Stanley Cup buzz is reinforcing the case that the Triangle can support more major-league sports.

In a region of divided loyalties and transplants, the Carolina Hurricanes&#x27; run to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="winning the Stanley Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/06/15/carolina-hurricanes-win-stanley-cup" data-vars-content-id="d3700a5c-7000-4464-a797-f103cfc48edd" data-vars-headline="What the Hurricanes Stanley Cup run meant to Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/06/15/carolina-hurricanes-win-stanley-cup" target="_self">winning the Stanley Cup</a> has given the Triangle and its 2.3 million residents something to rally around.Why it matters: You could feel it in the streets, with watch parties and bars from Raleigh to Durham slammed in a way usually reserved for Final Four runs.

Carolina Hurricanes win Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes win in Las Vegas, securing the franchise's second Stanley Cup.

The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday night. Why it matters: It is Raleigh&#x27;s second-ever championship, the last coming 20 years ago.

Your permission to jump on the Carolina Hurricanes bandwagon

New to hockey? Meet the stars, learn the chants and find the best places to watch in Raleigh.

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from becoming Stanley Cup champs for the first time in 20 years.Why it matters: This team has the talent and experience to win it all, meaning Raleigh could be in for an unforgettable summer. <ul><li>If you haven&#x27;t been paying attention yet, now is the time. We&#x27;ll help you catch up.</li></ul>

Carolina Blaze brings pro softball to Durham

The Triangle is now home to one of just six AUSL teams as women's sports keeps growing.

The Triangle&#x27;s newest pro sports team — softball&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carolina Blaze" data-vars-click-url="https://theausl.com/blaze/" data-vars-content-id="77b68d9b-e8da-4c9d-84eb-f3272c04f729" data-vars-headline="Carolina Blaze brings pro softball to Durham" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://theausl.com/blaze/" target="_blank">Carolina Blaze</a> — plays its first game in Durham on Tuesday.Why it matters: Women&#x27;s sports is a rapidly growing business, and Durham is one of just six cities with an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Athletes Unlimited Softball League" data-vars-click-url="https://theausl.com/news/ultimate-guide-to-every-2026-opening-day-matchup/" data-vars-content-id="77b68d9b-e8da-4c9d-84eb-f3272c04f729" data-vars-headline="Carolina Blaze brings pro softball to Durham" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://theausl.com/news/ultimate-guide-to-every-2026-opening-day-matchup/" target="_blank">Athletes Unlimited Softball League</a> team.

Time to find your World Cup watch party in the Triangle

Watch parties will be popping up across the Triangle once the U.S. kick off their first match

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" data-vars-content-id="6f406726-1c9c-473b-96d4-c9f59844b196" data-vars-headline="Time to find your World Cup watch party in the Triangle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" target="_self">FIFA World Cup</a> kicks off Thursday, starting what will be more than a monthlong celebration of the world&#x27;s game. <ul><li>That includes plenty of watch party opportunities in the Triangle to cheer on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. national team" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/team-usa-world-cup-kits-unveiled" data-vars-content-id="6f406726-1c9c-473b-96d4-c9f59844b196" data-vars-headline="Time to find your World Cup watch party in the Triangle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/team-usa-world-cup-kits-unveiled" target="_self">U.S. national team</a>. </li></ul>

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