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Here's the Sweet 16 television schedule and title odds for UNC, Duke and N.C. State
📺 Here is when the Triangle's three schools will play in the Sweet 16 of the men's NCAA Tournament. The West regional's 1 seed UNC plays No. 4 Alabama today at 9:39pm on CBS. The South region's 11th-seeded N.C. State takes on No. 2 Marquette Friday at 7:09pm on CBS. No. 4 Duke plays the South regional's No. 1 Houston Friday at 9:39pm on CBS. 🏆 By the numbers: Connecticut still remains the overwhelming favorite to repeat as national champions. Here's how the odds rank for North Carolina schools:UNC has the sixth-best odds to win it all, but Arizona is favored to emerge from its regional, according to FanDuel. Duke has the ninth-best odds of winning it all, and N.C. State has the highest odds of any of the remaining teams, according to FanDuel.In the women's NCAA Tournament, here's when the remaining North Carolina schools play: No. 3 N.C. State tips off against No. 2 Stanford Friday at 7:30pm on ESPN.No. 7 Duke will play No. 3 Connecticut Saturday at 8pm on ESPN.Sign up for Axios Raleigh for free.
N.C. State's fan base is getting a much needed lift from March basketball magic
Since 1967, Gus Gusler has been watching N.C. State games at Players Retreat — a legendary bar near the school's campus he now owns.But he can't recall the bar ever reaching the fever pitch it did last Saturday night when the Wolfpack clinched a berth to the Sweet 16 in overtime against Oakland and thousands of fans rushed the bell tower on Hillsborough Street."I have never seen anything like it," Gusler said, noting his bar had its highest-grossing sales night ever on Saturday. "There's magic out there right now. Let's just hope we can keep in it."Why it matters: For Wolfpack...
Smoky Hollow in downtown Raleigh is adding a bar, a diner and a Pilates studio
More tenants are coming to downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow development.The big picture: One of Raleigh's largest real estate projects in recent years, the development is adding hundreds of new apartments as well as office and retail space in the Glenwood South neighborhood.Driving the news: Kane Realty announced two new tenants on Tuesday.Tucker Street Diner: A new restaurant from the owners of the Shiny Diner in Raleigh and Peak City Diner in Apex will open this fall. It will serve all-day breakfast and coffee.Jetset Pilates: The Florida-based Pilates chain is expanding across the East Coast. No word yet on an opening date for its Smoky Hollow studio.What's next: The owners of tapas restaurant Madre, which opened inside Smoky Hollow last year, will open a bar inside the former New Anthem Beer Project this spring.New Anthem closed its taproom earlier this month, less than a year after opening.Sign up for Axios Raleigh for free.
A tapas-style restaurant called PrĂłximo will open on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill
Brandon Sharp, the acclaimed chef behind Chapel Hill favorites Bluebird and Hawthorne & Wood, will open a tapas-style restaurant called Próximo this fall on East Franklin Street, next to the post office and near Henderson Street.Why it matters: Sharp is helping cement Chapel Hill as a food destination. Now, he and his wife, Elizabeth, want to bring fresh energy into a stretch of the college town that isn't currently considered a destination — especially among non-students.What they're saying: "We want to see a renaissance of that stretch of Franklin because it's still the nerve center of Chapel Hill. It's important...
Wrexham is coming back to North Carolina
Ryan Reynolds' soccer club is coming back to Cary this summer for The Soccer Tournament. Why it matters: The minor league Welsh club gained American attention following the docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham," which follows the journey of Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney as they try to return the club to its former glory.State of play: TST is a 7-vs.-7 event with a $1 million prize, running June 5-10 at WakeMed Soccer Park. Wrexham will have two teams, one playing in the men's bracket and another in the women's. Flashback: Wrexham made its U.S. debut in Cary last summer, with a team composed of players, legends and others affiliated with the club, which is what can be expected of this year's TST roster. They also played Chelsea in Chapel Hill in a summer friendly. What they're saying: "Wrexham's involvement in 2023 helped put TST on the map and resulted in our event selling out," TST founder and CEO Jon Mugar said in a statement. What's next: Squads for the men's and women's teams will be announced at a later date. If you go: Tickets start at $35 for TST.Sign up for Axios Raleigh for free.
Raleigh's Seaboard Station development is adding two more restaurants to its lineup of tenants
Seaboard Station, a large apartment and retail development building in downtown Raleigh, has added two new restaurants. The latest: Developer Hoffman & Associates said Monday that Omakase by Kai, led by chef James Chung, will open an omakase-style restaurant in the bottom of the future Hyatt House hotel. The 3,000-square-foot restaurant is expected to open in August. Palm Berries, an acai chain started in Denver, North Carolina, will open its first Triangle location in Seaboard, Hoffman added. The 1,300-square-foot store will be the chain's sixth in the state. It is expected to open in December. The big picture: Washington, D.C.-based...
The Ibarra Brothers will open a rooftop restaurant at the 555 Mangum building in Durham
Joel and Charlie Ibarra, the Raleigh brothers behind restaurants like Jose & Sons and Cortez, are opening a rooftop restaurant in Durham called The Lenny. Why it matters: The Ibarra brothers' eatreries, favorites among locals throughout the Triangle, have garnered national attention.What to expect: The Lenny is expected to open this summer. It'll include a menu of shareable small plates. No specific plates were announced, though the Ibarra brothers' experience is in Latin American cuisine. The cocktail list will be "agave-centric." The Lenny will be at the top of the 555 Mangum building in downtown Durham near Durham Bulls Athletic...
Orange County has some of the best health factors of any place in the nation
Data: County Health Rankings; Note: Factors include prevalence of healthy behaviors, quality of clinical care, socio-economic indicators and physical environment; Map: Jared Whalen/AxiosThe Triangle has some of the best health outcomes in the country — results that stand in contrast to much of rural eastern North Carolina, according to a new report.Why it matters: Wake, Orange and Durham counties all have higher life expectancies and lower rates of premature death than the rest of the country.That's according to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a program of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.Zoom in: Orange County had some of the best...
A tax software company is adding 100 jobs in downtown Durham
Avalara, a Seattle-based tax software company with offices in Durham, is adding 100 new positions in the Bull City, the company announced.Why it matters: In an era of tech startups moving to remote jobs and downsizing offices, Avalara is renewing its lease at the American Tobacco Campus' Diamond View office building, which overlooks the Durham Bulls' outfield. State of play: While Avalara operates under a hybrid work model, a spokesperson for the company says it is focusing its hiring on workers within driving distance of the Durham office. The company previously said it had more than 400 employees in Durham.What they do: Avalara makes tax-compliance software that helps companies navigate the differences in sales tax rules across the country. It was acquired by the private equity firm Vista Equity Partners for $8.4 billion in 2022. Between the lines: Most of the company's engineering talent is based in Seattle — though it is hiring across all departments in Durham. The company said many of the new jobs it is looking to fill are in sales and project management roles. It's recruiting recent graduates for them. Sign up for Axios Raleigh for free.
A tax software company is adding 100 jobs in downtown Durham
Avalara, a Seattle-based tax software company with offices in Durham, is adding 100 new positions in the Bull City, the company announced.Why it matters: In an era of tech startups moving to remote jobs and downsizing offices, Avalara is renewing its lease at the American Tobacco Campus' Diamond View office building, which overlooks the Durham Bulls' outfield. State of play: While Avalara operates under a hybrid work model, a spokesperson for the company says it is focusing its hiring on workers within driving distance of the Durham office. The company previously said it had more than 400 employees in Durham.What they do: Avalara makes tax-compliance software that helps companies navigate the differences in sales tax rules across the country. It was acquired by the private equity firm Vista Equity Partners for $8.4 billion in 2022. Between the lines: Most of the company's engineering talent is based in Seattle — though it is hiring across all departments in Durham. The company said many of the new jobs it is looking to fill are in sales and project management roles. It's recruiting recent graduates for them. Sign up for Axios Raleigh for free.
Salad chain Sweetgreen will open a location in Raleigh
Sweetgreen is opening its first Triangle location in Raleigh. Why it matters: The popular salad chain has been on an expansion spree since going public in 2021.The company has said it'll open its first North Carolina shop in Uptown Charlotte this summer.What's happening: Sweetgreen, which has grown to more than 200 restaurants in recent years, will open in North Hills at 4158 Main at North Hills St., according to Kane Realty. The fast-casual chain will open in the former Pieology Pizzeria space at a yet-to-be announced date.Context: Sweetgreen — which first gained a devoted following among office workers in cities like New York and Washington, D.C. — is known for its creative salads and bowls. The restaurant, founded in 2007, helped popularize a trend of the fast-casual salad, a space that now includes competitors like Chopt and Just Salad. Sign up for Axios Raleigh for free.
Salad chain Sweetgreen will open a location in Raleigh
Sweetgreen is opening its first Triangle location in Raleigh. Why it matters: The popular salad chain has been on an expansion spree since going public in 2021.The company has said it'll open its first North Carolina shop in Uptown Charlotte this summer.What's happening: Sweetgreen, which has grown to more than 200 restaurants in recent years, will open in North Hills at 4158 Main at North Hills St., according to Kane Realty. The fast-casual chain will open in the former Pieology Pizzeria space at a yet-to-be announced date.Context: Sweetgreen — which first gained a devoted following among office workers in cities like New York and Washington, D.C. — is known for its creative salads and bowls. The restaurant, founded in 2007, helped popularize a trend of the fast-casual salad, a space that now includes competitors like Chopt and Just Salad. Sign up for Axios Raleigh for free.
Men's clothing company Johnnie-O opening first North Carolina store in Raleigh
Clothing brand Johnnie-O has picked Raleigh for its first North Carolina store. Why it matters: National brands continue to flock to the Triangle due to its growing population and its relatively high income. Driving the news: Johnnie-O, known for its high-end men's clothing line, this summer will open its store in North Hills' Main District, next to the popular women's clothing store Anthropologie. Between the lines: Johnnie-O is already embedded in Raleigh after having placed its East Coast headquarters in Raleigh last year. Chris Knott, the founder of Raleigh-based clothing company Peter Millar, joined Johnnie-O after retiring from Peter Millar in 2015. Sign up for Axios Raleigh for free.
How Kevin Keatts and Hubert Davis rank among college coaches for pay
UNC coach Hubert Davis and N.C. State's Kevin Keatts are middle of the pack for pay among NCAA Tournament coaches, according to data collected by USA Today. By the numbers: Keatts, who has been State's coach since 2017, is bringing in roughly $3 million a year with his current contract — making him the 21st highest paid coach in the tournament. Davis, in his third year as coach, is bringing in $2.6 million at UNC, the 27th highest in the field. Keatts' recent ACC Tournament win made his contract even richer. In addition to a $110,00 bonus, the tournament win triggered a $400,000 raise and a two-year contract extension to 2030, according to USA Today. Between the lines: Duke coach Jon Scheyer's salary is not publicly available as private institutions are exempt from reporting salariesThe highest paid coach in the tournament is Kansas' Bill Self, who makes $9.6 million.Sign up for Axios Raleigh for free.
Here are some of the Triangle's best sports bars for March Madness
With three Triangle schools in the NCAA Tournament this year, many locals might be ditching work a little early this week to catch the opening round. Here are 16 of the best places to catch the games across the Triangle.Of note: UNC will be the first local team to play, taking on Wagner at 2:45pm Thursday. N.C. State tips off against Texas Tech at 9:40pm on Thursday. Duke plays Vermont at 7:10pm on Friday. Raleigh and CaryPlayers Retreat: A sanctuary for generations of Wolfpack fans near N.C. State's campus.The vibe: Come if you like the color red and delicious burgers....
As women's sport gain popularity, N.C. Courage ticket prices grow in price
Interest in the National Women's Soccer League continues to grow, with millions of dollars flowing into the league and ticket prices soaring.The latest: The league is nearing a new television deal amid growing interest in women's sports.San Diego's team recently sold for a reported $113 million and Seattle's team recently sold for $58 million, Axios' Dan Primack reported. A third team, Angel City FC, is looking for a valuation of $180 million.Zoom in: Investor interest in North Carolina Courage, NWSL's Cary-based team, has also grown. In January, owner Steve Malik, a local tech entrepreneur, raised $15 million for the Courage...
Jeni's, a popular Ohio ice cream brand, will open its first Chapel Hill location
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams will open at Chapel Hill's University Place development, which is in the midst of a major overhaul.Why it matters: The project aims to modernize a nearly 40-acre shopping center in the college town with walkable features, popular retailers, office space and new apartments.This will be the first Chapel Hill location for Jeni's, a popular Ohio-based brand with a few other locations throughout the Triangle.Driving the news: Construction will begin by the end of this month on Jeni's, Chase Bank and Chick-fil-A, a mainstay of the former mall that will open with a drive-thru in the former...
Raleigh's city council is considering lengthening its terms to four years
Raleigh City Council wants to make its term lengths longer. Why it matters: Raleigh's mayor and City Council currently serve two-year terms, with all eight members elected at once. City Council is considering a change that would give councilmembers and the mayor four-year terms and create staggered elections starting in 2026. It is also considering potentially adding more seats to the council.Zoom out: Many cities throughout the state give their councilmembers four-year, staggered terms, including Durham — though its mayor still only serves two-year terms. Flashback: This would be just the latest change to local elections if enacted. In 2021,...
England's Manchester City will play Scotland's Celtic in an international soccer friendly at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill
English and Scottish soccer titans meet in Chapel Hill this summer when Manchester City takes on Celtic FC at Kenan Stadium on July 23.Why it matters: The friendly match is expected to draw international attention and tens of thousands of fans to the college town.Kenan Stadium hosted a Chelsea vs. Wrexham match last year in front of a sold-out crowd of 50,596, WNCN reported. The big picture: The Man City vs. Celtic match is part of the 2024 FC Series, a collection of friendly matches featuring top global soccer clubs. Tickets will go on sale via Ticketmaster on Wednesday, March 27, at...
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