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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 7 MIN

Will Gaskins with Downtown Raleigh Alliance discusses the recent surge in visitors to Downtown Raleigh that was fueled by Hurricanes playoff run

from WPTF Afternoon News

Downtown Raleigh experienced a surge in visitors and business activity over the past year, aided in part by the Carolina Hurricanes run to the Stanley Cup. Will Gaskins, Vice President of Economic Development & Planning with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the Hurricanes brought new visitors to downtown Raleigh.

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