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Posted on: May 1, 2013

Matters of convenience

Wake County is deciding whether to consolidate some of its smaller locations for dropping off trash and recyclables while expanding regional sites.

Convenience centers in our area include the ones at 6000 Old Smithfield... Read on...

Posted on: May 1, 2013

Coexisting with Coyotes

Most of us have never actually seen one.

But our Police Department says coyote sightings are on the rise here.

Once found mostly in the Southwest, they’re now in all states except Hawaii.

Coyotes are highly... Read on...

Posted on: March 20, 2013

Town Launches Monthly Podcast

The Town of Holly Springs debuted its first podcast in March providing another way citizens can keep up with town news and events. The audio newscast is available online and through various podcast catching applications,... Read on...

Listen to episodes now!

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4 Stories
Posted on: May 17, 2013

Portion of Womble Park Closed During Construction

The Stinson Avenue portion of Womble Park will be closed until this fall to allow for construction of lighted athletic fields, tennis courts and other facilities. The baseball fields, batting cages and walking track on the... Read on...

Posted on: May 10, 2013

Holly Springs Police Preparing for Thousands of Triathletes June 2

More than 2,300 triathletes will ride bicycles through town Sunday, June 2, creating unprecedented traffic control challenges for the Read on...

Posted on: May 21, 2013

The Parks & Recreation Citizen’s Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants

The Parks & Recreation Citizen’s Advisory Committee is accepting applications to fill four seat vacancies. The deadline for applications is June 10.

Those interested in applying for a seat may click the link below to... Read on...

Application
Posted on: May 15, 2013

Westward Extension of Main Street Could Begin Next Year

Holly Springs has earned a federal grant for a road project that should help cool its worst traffic hot spot and also reduce congestion on N.C. 55 through downtown Fuquay-Varina.

The Main Street Extension project could... Read on...

See a map showing the proposed regional connection

HS Farmers Market

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Posted on: May 23, 2013

How Much Do You Know About Strawberries?

Strawberries are grown in every state and with over 600 varieties is the most cultivated berry in the United States. Nothing beats a fresh local strawberry and we have them available in The Farmers Market during the month... Read on...

Posted on: May 15, 2013

Kale Is King

Kale from Barnes Farms

Kale is king. Along with broccoli, it is one of the nutrition stand-outs among vegetables. It fights fat through its ability to mingle in a variety of roles -- in side dishes, combined in main dishes, or in salads.

Kale... Read on...

Posted on: May 15, 2013

Markets Support Family Farmers

Roger Ball

Family farmers need your support! Now that large agribusiness dominates food production in the U.S., small family farms have a hard time competing in the food marketplace. Buying directly from farmers gives them a better... Read on...

Posted on: May 9, 2013

Why Shop at a Farmers Market?

Access to fresh, locally grown foods, for starters. That may be one of the best reasons, but there are many more. Farmers markets have fruits and vegetables at the peak of the growing season. This means produce is at its... Read on...

Read more about antioxidants and phytonutrients
Posted on: May 1, 2013

Farmers Market Shopping Tips

As you are preparing for shopping at The Farmers Market this Saturday, the following are some tips for making the most of your trip.

1. Shop early for the best selection. Popular items may sale out before the end of the... Read on...

Posted on: April 29, 2013

Farmers Market Opens Seventh Season Saturday, May 4

The Holly Springs Farmers Market begins its seventh season Saturday morning, May 4 with live music, customer appreciation drawings and other attractions to go with the strawberries, carrots, greens and other fresh produce... Read on...

Farmers Market Website

Parks & Recreation

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Posted on: May 21, 2013

The Parks & Recreation Citizen’s Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants

The Parks & Recreation Citizen’s Advisory Committee is accepting applications to fill four seat vacancies. The deadline for applications is June 10.

Those interested in applying for a seat may click the link below to... Read on...

Application
Posted on: April 1, 2013

More Reasons to Cheer Spring

See a comprehensive listing of our Parks and Recreation programs, classes and events for spring and summer 2013 in the new edition of the department's HURRAHS! brochure.

Registration for programs and classes is under... Read on...

Additional Info...

Planning & Zoning

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Posted on: May 16, 2013

Developers Need to Meet Their Neighbors

The Town Holly Springs Town Council has adopted a new policy requiring Neighborhood Meetings for any Comprehensive Plan Amendment or Zone Map Change petition. The purpose of this new policy is increase the transparency of... Read on...

Posted on: May 1, 2013

For Those Who Live On The Edge

If your property is at the outer edge of your subdivision, you most likely have a landscape or perimeter buffer in place. 

The buffer is a boundary between property uses that provides a natural barrier from adjacent land... Read on...


Public Works

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Posted on: May 1, 2013

Ease Garbage Pick Up by Making Sure the Way is Clear

Please move basketball goals and other play equipment out of the street and behind the curb when not in use so that garbage trucks can move safely down streets and alleys and around cul-de-sacs. Ensure that the rim does not... Read on...



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