(March 24, 2009) - Concord, NC - The Cabarrus County Tourism Authority announced today that the Embassy Suites Golf Resort and Spa in Concord has been named the official host hotel of the 2009 ITU Duathlon World Championships.

Sports only four-lane drag strip built on breakneck schedule (March 25, 2009) Charlotte, NC - If you think the souped-up cars are fast at the zMax Dragway in Concord, check out the venues construction schedule.

March 30, 2009) - Cabarrus, NC - Developers Joel Griffin (center) and Doug Stafford (right) meet with John Speight of Concord Construction Co. at the Hilton Garden Inn site near Charlotte Motor Speedway.

(March 28, 2009) - Midland, NC - The mine is dank, musty and cool, with green fuzz growing on the rocky walls and a stand of mushrooms thriving on the gravel floor.

(April 1, 2009) - Cabarrus, NC - The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau is moving forward full speed with programs geared to fill hotel rooms in spite of the economic downturn.

(April 1, 2009) - Cabarrus, NC - Tourism is poised to continue growing in Cabarrus County as the popularity of motorsports and the county’s proximity to regional attractions draw more visitors each year.

(April 4, 2009) - Concord, NC - The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center has once again been recognized for venue excellence by winning the Prime Site Award for the 3rd consecutive year.

(April 10, 2009) - Daytona Beach, FL - Florida The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that its stars of tomorrow and short track veterans will gather in the greater Charlotte area for two special year-end celebrations.

(April 8, 2009) - Cabarrus, NC - Many attractions, including a four-lane racing event at zMAX Dragway later this month, are drawing tourists from around the country to the area near exit 49 off I-85.