To help revitalize downtown Raleigh, city and county leaders agreed to tear down the aging convention center and replace it with a new facility and a Marriott hotel.

1. Attendance down at Raleigh Convention Center

   The economic trouble that is causing so many headaches is affecting business at the newly opened Raleigh Convention Center, which isn't seeing as many visitors as officials want.

   1. Mar. 9, 2009
2. Raleigh convention center thriving in down economy

   Many companies and associations nationwide are shying away from larger, more expensive cities for convention in favor of places the size of Raleigh, officials said.

   1. Jan 1, 2009
3. Convention center contractor to correct misspelled signs

   In the standard caution against using elevators during a fire, the word "emergency" is spelled with out the "g."

   1. Sep 22, 2008
4. Critics question tactics luring conventions to Raleigh

   Director of Convention Sales Laurie Okun said Raleigh has used incentives, including price cuts on rooms, to sway some groups to choose Raleigh over East Coast competitors.

   1. Sep 12, 2008
5. Gala recognizes convention center supporters

   Celebrations surrounding Raleigh's new convention center continued Wednesday evening with a formal gala honoring everyone who has been instrumental in creating the landmark.

   1. Sep 10, 2008
6. Raleigh fete is 'Wide Open' after Hanna takes a hike

   Organizers of Raleigh Wide Open said they were expecting up to 100,000 people to visit. Given how the day began, that shows they are solid optimists.

   1. Sep 7, 2008
7. 'Green' building principles could pay off for convention center

   The convention center that opens Friday in downtown Raleigh is a local landmark in energy efficiency.

   1. Sep 5, 2008
8. Final touches put on Raleigh’s new convention center

   After six years of planning and three years of construction, the Raleigh Convention Center will open Sept. 5 amid the concerts, parades and crowds of the Raleigh Wide Open weekend festival.

   1. Aug 31, 2008
9. Convention center will benefit few Raleigh residents directly

   The $221 million project rolls out the red carpet to visitors, hoping they will spend money around town to create an economic ripple effect.

   1. Aug 21, 2008
10. Convention center expected to boost downtown's bottom line

    City leaders and business owners say Raleigh's $221 million investment in a new convention center will reap economic benefits for the capital.

    1. Aug 17, 2008
11. Chuck Berry to help open Raleigh convention center

    Legendary rocker Chuck Berry will headline a series of September concerts that will help the city open its downtown convention center, Mayor Charles Meeker said Tuesday.

    1. Jul 15, 2008
12. Raleigh Convention Center Looks for Sponsors for Big Opening Bash

    Raleigh’s new convention center is set to open in September, and city leaders spent Wednesday soliciting sponsors to help pay for the grand opening.

    1. Feb 20, 2008
13. Naming Deal for Raleigh Convention Center on Table

    City officials are negotiating a deal to sell the naming rights for the area around the new downtown convention center.

    1. Nov 28, 2007
14. Convention Center Bookings Double Estimates

    About a year before it is scheduled to open, the new downtown convention center and neighboring hotel have doubled initial booking projections, officials said Tuesday.

    1. Sep 25, 2007
15. Commissioners Get Sneak Peek at New Convention Center

    Wake County leaders and the media received a guided tour through the new Convention Center in downtown Raleigh Tuesday.

    1. Mar 20, 2007
16. Convention Center Costs Continue To Rise

    Cost overruns continue to plague the new downtown Raleigh convention center. It is now $42 million over its original budget.

    1. Dec 18, 2006
17. Unfinished Convention Center Already Exceeding Records

    Raleigh's new convention center is still under construction, but it's already exceeding expectations.

    1. Dec 16, 2006
18. Downtown Raleigh Becomes Hot Destination for Conventions

    They're not even built yet, but Raleigh's new convention center and downtown Marriott are getting national exposure. A major marketing campaign is now selling Raleigh as a convention destination.

    1. Dec 15, 2006
19. Costs For Raleigh's New Convention Center Go Up Again

    The price of Raleigh's new convention center is going up again. WRAL has learned construction costs are expected to go over budget by at least another $10 million.

    1. Nov 28, 2006
20. Dozens Of Events Already Booked For Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Dec 15, 2006
21. Some Leaders Not Convinced Of Convention Center's Booking Potential

    1. Dec 15, 2006
22. Ka-Boom! Convention Center Loses Height

    1. Feb 20, 2006
23. Final Preps Made For Convention Center Implosion

    1. Feb 18, 2006
24. Implosion Of Raleigh Convention Center Set For Sunday Morning

    1. Feb 17, 2006
25. $23M More Approved For Over-Budgeted Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Feb 2, 2006
26. Budget For Convention Center Rising 12 Percent

    1. Feb 1, 2006
27. Raleigh Leaders Reconsider Convention Center Parking Garage

    1. Nov 29, 2005
28. Construction Costs Rising On Raleigh's New Convention Center

    1. Oct 27, 2005
29. Debris From Raleigh Convention Center Construction Worth $8,000

    1. Oct 17, 2005
30. Raleigh Convention Center Coming Down Piece By Piece

    1. Oct 3, 2005
31. Raleigh, Business Leaders Discuss Convention Center's Future

    1. Sep 28, 2005
32. Hurricane Affects Raleigh Convention Center Construction Costs

    1. Sep 26, 2005
33. Unexpected Costs Continue To Pop Up For New Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Aug 3, 2005
34. Raleigh Begins Campaign To Book Unfinished Convention Center

    1. Jul 11, 2005
35. Raleigh Crews Begin Excavation Work For New Convention Center

    1. Jun 6, 2005
36. City, County Leaders See Vision Of New Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Apr 5, 2005
37. Construction On Raleigh Convention Center To Bring Traffic Changes

    1. Feb 14, 2005
38. More Convention Centers Coming Under Scrutiny

    1. Jan 17, 2005
39. Leaders To Consider Raleigh Convention Center Revisions

    1. Nov 22, 2004
40. Leaders Approve Raleigh Convention Center Design

    1. Oct 14, 2004
41. Design Team Unveils Plans For New Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Oct 12, 2004
42. Leaders, Public Get 'Inside' Look At New Raleigh Convention Center Plans

    1. Sep 15, 2004
43. Architects Present Designs For Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Aug 10, 2004
44. Raleigh Gets Advice From Texas About Proposed Convention Center

    1. Jul 14, 2004
45. Raleigh, Wake Leaders Discuss Design Ideas For Convention Center

    1. Jul 13, 2004
46. Leaders Choose 'Plan B' For Raleigh Convention Center Design

    1. May 21, 2004
47. City Council Awards Raleigh Convention Center Contract

    1. Feb 10, 2004
48. Raleigh City Council Approves Financing For Convention Center, Hotel

    1. Feb 3, 2004
49. Raleigh Names Finalists For Convention Center Plans

    1. Sep 25, 2003
50. Wake County Commissioners Approve Convention Center Funding

    1. Jul 21, 2003
51. Raleigh Gets Go-Ahead On Convention Center/Hotel

    1. Jul 16, 2003
52. Officials Ask For More Time To Consider Raleigh Convention Center Proposal

    1. Jul 1, 2003
53. Officials Expect Financial Loss In 1st Year Of Proposed Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Apr 2, 2003
54. Funding May Be Sticking Point For New Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Mar 5, 2003
55. Consulting Group To Consider Potential Sites, Funding For Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Nov 13, 2002
56. Committee Secretly Meets To Discuss Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Oct 22, 2002
57. Raleigh Needs New Convention Center, Says Citizen Committee

    1. Sep 24, 2002
58. Raleigh Residents To Get Say Over New Convention Center

    1. Sep 10, 2002
59. Raleigh Officials Debate Where To Put New Convention Center

    1. Aug 6, 2002
60. Study Supports Need For New Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Aug 6, 2002
61. City, County To Study Need For New Raleigh Convention Center

    1. Jan 9, 2002