Santa is Coming to Town! Holiday Events in Holly Springs

Here’s a quick look at festive activities in Holly Springs during the holiday season.

Main Events

Main Street ChristmasFriday, Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m.Downtown Holly Springs

Storytime and crafts at the Cultural Center, holiday open houses at downtown busi...

New Council Members Take Oath of Office

At the Holly Springs Town Council’s Dec. 3 meeting, new Council Members Aaron Wolff and Shaun McGrath took the oath of office. Outgoing Council Member Tom O’Brien was honored for his service. Outgoing Council Member Cheri Lee, who was ...

New Council Members to Be Sworn In; Outgoing Council Members to Be Honored

Holly Springs - Two new Council Members will be sworn in at the Town of Holly Springs Council meeting tonight. Shaun McGrath and Aaron Wolff will begin their four year terms after winning seats in the November election. McGrath is a commercial airline pil...

Town Hall Commons Ribbon Cutting & Dedication Ceremony

(HOLLY SPRINGS, NC, November 20, 2019 - Press Release) – Trustwell Property Group (Trustwell), on behalf of 242 Main Street Holly Springs LLC and the Town of Holly Springs, is proud to host a Ribbon Cutting & Dedication Ceremony celebrating ...

Express Bus Service Coming to Holly Springs

Convenience is on its way for commuters; an express route bus service is coming to Holly Springs.

The Holly Springs Express bus service was discussed by the Holly Springs Town Council at its Nov. 19 meeting. HSX, a new GoCary-operated express service, will...

Restoration of Streambed at Bass Lake Park Beginning

The Town of Holly Springs is beginning a major project to restore parts of Bass Lake damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The 2016 storm wreaked havoc on the stream and parking lot due to extensive flooding.  

The town now has funding from FEMA to restor...

Ballentine Traffic Light Going Up Friday

Installation begins Friday on a traffic light at the intersection of Main and Ballentine streets downtown.

The light should begin operating in December after a few days to finish the work and a week or two with the light on flashing yellow to prepare drive...

New Waterline Construction Set to Begin

The Town of Holly Springs is set to begin construction along School Days Lane next to Holly Springs Elementary School. The installation of a new waterline will keep the town’s water pressure steady so residents will not be affected by extra stre...

West Holly Springs Road Median Break Moving Forward

Work to place a break in the median on West Holly Springs Road at Earnie Lane is moving forward, thanks to the Holly Springs Town Council. Construction work to create a break in the median and allow left turns from West Holly Springs Road onto Earnie Lane...

Council Continues Progress on New Cross-Town Connection

There will soon be a new way to get across town thanks to the transportation bond. Progress on the new cross-town connection was discussed at the Holly Springs Town Council's Nov. 5 meeting, among other business.

The council approved a contract for pre-con...

Town Yard Waste Collection Moves to New Schedule November through January

Town of Holly Springs leaf and yard waste collection is getting more predictable. The town is launching a new collection schedule for prime leaf season, November through January. 

During this time, leaf and yard waste collection for Holly Springs ...

Traffic Delays Possible from Construction on West Holly Springs Road

Watch for traffic delays on West Holly Springs Road over the coming weeks related to median extension between Tullich Way and Blalock Street.  

The new median will have breaks at both streets, so access will not change at the Tullich Way or Blaloc...

Holly Springs Fire Receives Highest Rating from State

The Holly Springs Fire Department has been awarded the highest Insurance Services Office rating from NC Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey. The ranking places Holly Springs in the top 1% of all fire departments in the nation and one...

New Council Members Take Oath of Office

At the Holly Springs Town Council’s Dec. 3 meeting, new Council Members Aaron Wolff and Shaun McGrath took the oath of office. Outgoing Council Member Tom O’Brien was honored for his service. Outgoing Council Member Cheri Lee, who was unable to attend the...

Express Bus Service Coming to Holly Springs

Convenience is on its way for commuters; an express route bus service is coming to Holly Springs.

The Holly Springs Express bus service was discussed by the Holly Springs Town Council at its Nov. 19 meeting. HSX, a new GoCary-operated express service, will...

Council Continues Progress on New Cross-Town Connection

There will soon be a new way to get across town thanks to the transportation bond. Progress on the new cross-town connection was discussed at the Holly Springs Town Council's Nov. 5 meeting, among other business.

The council approved a contract for pre-con...

Council Meeting Includes Fire Department Rating Announcement, More

At the Holly Springs Town Council's Oct. 1 meeting, NC Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey awarded the Town of Holly Springs Fire Department the highest Insurance Services Office rating, placing the town in the top 1% of all fire dep...

Council Continues Consideration of Update to Land Use Plan

Sept. 17, the Holly Springs Town Council held a public hearing on a future land use plan update to help guide development decisions as the town grows in size. The council most likely will vote on final adoption of the update at its next meeting on Oct. 1....

Council Discusses Yard Waste, Transportation Projects and More

At its Sept. 10 workshop, the Holly Springs Town Council discussed yard waste services, strategy for funding non-bond transportation projects and more.

As part of the discussion on yard waste and leaf collection operations, council members emphasized the i...

NC 55 Bypass Right Turn Lane Design Moves Forward

At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council approved a contract for NC 55 Bypass Right Turn Lane design. The transportation bond project will include adding a new right turn lane southbound from Avent Ferry Road to South Main Street, improving ...

Council Discusses Historic Home, NCDOT Gives Property Acquisition Overview

At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council discussed the historic Norris-Holland-Hare home and reenergizing efforts on seeking someone to purchase and restore the two-century-old house for generations to come. 

The Norris-Holland-Hare H...

Council Recognizes Longtime Parks Committee Member, Appoints New Members

At its July 16 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council recognized Wanda Holloway, a 13-year volunteer member of the Town Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The committee advises the Town Council and the Parks and Recreation Department and serves a...

Council Discusses Stormwater Management Program

At its June 9 workshop, the Holly Springs Town Council and staff discussed the town’s stormwater management program, among other items. 

The Holly Springs stormwater program manages rain run-off, provides flood control, minimizes run-off erosion a...

Council Gives Direction on Park Bond Projects, Discusses Housing Affordability, More

During two meetings this week – a business meeting on June 18 and a workshop June 19 – the Holly Springs Town Council gave direction on options for using remaining 2011 park bond funds, discussed housing affordability and more.

Parks &a...

Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Town Budget Adopted

At its June 4 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council adopted the town’s fiscal year 2019-2020 budget. The budget invests heavily in public safety and infrastructure while raising the property tax rate solely for transportation bonds that Town v...

Council Approves Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Improvements

At its May 21 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council awarded a construction contract for odor improvements at the wastewater treatment plant. Work will include heavy-duty covers at the headworks area with new bar screens and a Dumpster enclosure, a biolf...

Council Approves Mixed-Use Development

At its May 7 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council approved a planned unit development master plan for Carolina Springs, a 396-acre mixed-use development that includes commercial / retail, office, proposed sports and leisure amenities, and multifamily a...

Town Council and Planning Board Receive Traffic Impact Analysis Overview

The Holly Springs Town Council and Planning Board held a joint meeting Tuesday to receive an overview of traffic impact analyses, studies that evaluate the effect of proposed developments on transportation.

The town currently requires transportation analys...

Council Approves Development Plan for Lowe’s Home Improvement and Wegmans

At its April 16 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council approved a development plan for a 138,504 square foot Lowe’s Home Improvement Store and Garden Center, and a 99,000 square foot Wegmans grocery store, proposed near the intersection of N.C....

Council Discusses Strategic Initiatives at Workshop

At its April 9 workshop, the Holly Springs Town Council discussed the Town’s draft strategic plan that includes a vision, strategic priority areas and goals. Draft initiatives to support the strategic priority areas and goals were shared, and the council ...

Council Provides Consistency on Construction Noise; Discusses Street Tree Regulations

At its April 2 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council adopted an ordinance to provide consistency on when construction noise can take place and discussed regulations for trees planted in the public right of way, along sidewalks and roads.

The change in no...

Town Council Amends Regulations on Small Cell Telecommunications Facilities

At its March 19 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council approved aesthetic requirements for small wireless telecommunications facilities while asking the Planning Board to explore further refinement with staff.

The ordinance aims to reduce duplicative pole...

Council Discusses Financing, Potential Legislative Interest Areas, More at Workshop

The Holly Springs Town Council discussed general obligation bonds financing and potential legislative interest areas, among other topics, at its March 12 workshop. 

Council discussion focused on potential opportunities and considerations that coul...

Council Holds Pre-Budget Public Hearing

At its March 5 meeting, the Holly Springs council held a pre-budget public hearing to receive input from the community about priorities for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Another hearing on the budget will be held in spring. 

As part of the mee...

Council Approves Portable Mound at Ting Stadium

The multipurpose field inside Ting Stadium used for baseball, soccer, lacrosse, football and more is about to become even more user-friendly and flexible. At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council approved converting the clay mound in the sta...

Results from Parks and Recreation Bond Survey, Downtown Parking Discussed

Highlights from the Holly Springs Town Council’s Feb. 12 workshop included discussion of results from the recent survey that helped gauge the community’s sentiments on if and how remaining 2011 parks and recreation bonds should be inve...

Council Takes Action to Preserve Historic House

At the Feb. 5 meeting, the Holly Springs Town Council authorized staff to begin advertising the historic Norris-Holland-Hare House for sale subject to historic preservation deed restrictions. The minimum bid amount is set at $60,000.

The Town is looking fo...

Council Appoints Board of Adjustment and Planning Board Members

The Holly Springs Town Council appointed members to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board at its Jan. 15 meeting, among other business.

Jay Marinko and Timothy Forest were appointed to the Board of Adjustment as in-town members, and Morgan Wiley was a...

Council Appoints Committee Members for Future Land Use and Community Character Plan Update

At its Jan. 8 workshop, the Holly Springs Town Council selected citizen advisory committee members for Re:Vision Holly Springs, the update to the town's Future Land Use and Community Character Plan.

Committee members will provide feedback and encourage oth...