What a Pickle
In 1965, pickleball was played for the first time, invented among friends in a backyard outside of Seattle. After 55 years, only 1.4 percent…
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Strike Up the Holly Springs Community Band
When was the last time you heard a concert band perform? You know .. the kind of band you probably played in during middle…
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Explore the Arts
Small towns are frequently lauded for their charm and friendliness, but are not usually known as meccas of arts and culture. Southern Wake smashes…
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RV There Yet?
Picture this — a peaceful night, sleeping under the stars, surrounded by natural wonders and the comfort of your own bed, waking up to…
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Style Secrets
Cultivate your fall style with of-the-moment accessories, day-to-night versatility and a few style secrets that make your wardrobe runway ready. Select simple silhouettes A…
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The End of an Era: Farewell Mr. Mayor
As Mayor John Byrne of Fuquay-Varina and Mayor Dick Sears of Holly Springs both retire after 20 years, we celebrate their service and reflect…
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Maureen Daly
Start ‘em Early: I was lucky, as a youngster, that my mom and dad were pretty adamant about taking the kids out regularly to…
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Building the Big Small Town
It all started with a dare. That’s right — a 20-year mayoral career in one of the fastest growing N.C. towns started on a…
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Lindsey Evans
Family: Husband, Ben, sons Mason, 7, and Graham, 4 Originally from: Casar, N.C. Lives in: Holly Springs A new school*: Everytime we do something,…
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The Heart of Fuquay-Varina
John W. Byrne remembers the exact day he and his wife, Patty, moved to Fuquay-Varina — March 12, 1973. “During that period of time…
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