New Downtown Parking Deck Opens

Finding a parking space in downtown Holly Springs is getting easier with the opening of both levels of the new parking deck. 

The deck opening brings the total number of public parking spaces in downtown Holly Springs to 709. Another 124 spaces ar...

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...

Council Approves Land Use & Character Update

At its Oct. 15 meeting, after a nearly yearlong process, the Holly Springs Town Council approved a Land Use & Character update to Vision Holly Springs Comprehensive Plan, which guides decisions on how the town will look and feel for years to come. It ...

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...

W. Holly Springs Road Alternate Routes

As work continues to widen W. Holly Springs Road between Main Street and N.C. 55, a new median is being installed. Holly Springs Road has been slated to become a four-lane, median-divided thoroughfare since the early 2000s.

While the median was listed on t...

Town Seeking Applicants for Board of Adjustment and Planning Board Openings

The Holly Springs Town Council is seeking applicants for openings on the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board. Each board has three openings for three-year terms ending Feb. 28, 2023. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 2 with appointments ma...

Conserve Water & Reduce Stormwater Run-Off with Rain Barrels Offered at Wholesale Pricing

Have you ever considered capturing and reusing rainwater to irrigate your lawn or garden and to wash your car or pet? Collecting rain in barrels and reusing the water is one way to help conserve water and improve water quality by reducing storm water run-...

Student Safety Focus of Crosswalk Flag Initiative

With traditional calendar schools starting Monday, the Town is raising the flag on crosswalk safety.

Four crosswalks near elementary and middle schools now have flags that students can carry while crossing to lessen chances of a motorist failing to spot th...

Police Stress Crosswalk Safety for Drivers & Pedestrians

With the academic year resuming at schools on the traditional calendar, it becomes even more crucial to watch for stopped school buses and for students crossing streets near campuses.

It’s an especially appropriate time for reminders about lookin...

Council Approves Land Use & Character Update

At its Oct. 15 meeting, after a nearly yearlong process, the Holly Springs Town Council approved a Land Use & Character update to Vision Holly Springs Comprehensive Plan, which guides decisions on how the town will look and feel for years to come. It ...

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...