NC Deep Dive Podcast

13/06/2024

12/06/2024

*UPDATE*
Amy has been located, Thank You for all the information and shares

MISSING PERSON

The Fuquay-Varina Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding Amy Elizabeth Greene, a 30-year-old who has gone missing.

Amy was last seen on June 4, 2024. She is a white female, about 5 feet, 04 inches tall and 137 pounds, with medium build, short-length brown hair, and hazel eyes. Amy was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue sweatpants, and white shoes.

If you have any information regarding Amy Greene’s whereabouts, please reach out to the Fuquay-Varina Police Department immediately at (919) 552-3191.

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

You don't want to miss the 4th Annual M.A.N.iFest Juneteenth Celebration in Fuquay-Varina, June 23rd 2pm-5pm!

The Inaugural annual freedom code battle between -Tactical Robotics Unit & Fuquay-Varina High School Team.

During M.A.N.iFest Mission: Code2Freedom-Dash,🍊will battle our local police in a robotic coding x physical obstacle course! The winning robot will have to clear the room and race to the finish line!

So, don't miss this face-off! Go register for STEMFest at www.manifestfv.com.

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

We have LAUNCHED for Year 2! Applications are now LIVE on launchfv.org and application deadline is July 5th! This is in partnership with Wake Technical Community College, Town of Fuquay-Varina, Downtown Fuquay-Varina Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay Coworking, and our local Chamber.

Launch Fuquay-Varina is a 12 week program held at Fuquay Co-Working starting on August 15th and is a program provided by Wake Tech Community College at no cost. Must live, work, or prove a direct impact locally to Fuquay-Varina, NC (including Willow Spring)! Classes are once a week and will be held on Thursday nights. If you want to learn more about the program, expectations, and qualifications please visit https://launchfv.org! If you have questions please email [email protected]

Launch Fuquay-Varina

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

Help shape the public art planned at Eagles Landing Park!

The 56-acre park will be the Town's premier public recreation space, featuring a 100,000-square-foot recreation center, outdoor splash pad, lighted pickleball courts, basketball courts, turf fields, an all-wheels skatepark, and more!

The park will also include world-class public art, with several installations crafted by the Creative Machines artist team. Art concepts were developed through an interactive process with staff, stakeholder groups, the public, and elected and appointed Town officials.

Now, it's time for our community's feedback to shape the final design for the art! Take our survey at publicinput.com/q7683.

04/06/2024

03/06/2024

The Holly Springs Town Council will be voting on their annual budget soon. They are considering a few different options some of which are as follows. Town management has proposed option 2. Do y’all have any preference or feedback?

1. Revenue Neutral Rate (29.5 cents):

This rate aims to keep property taxes at a level that maintains the town’s current revenue while accounting for changes in property values.

However, it doesn’t allow for any significant town growth, including investments in emergency services, parks and recreation, and utilities.

If the proposed 3-cent bond for parks and recreation is added, the total tax rate would be 32.5 cents.

2. 1.85 Cent Rate (34.35 cents):

This rate includes:

1.35 cents for public safety recruitment and retention, as well as funding for two new police officers.

0.5 cent for new debt affordability related to Fire Station 4 and transportation improvements.

The total tax rate under this option would be 34.35 cents with the 3 cent Park Bond.

3. 2.0 Cent Rate (34.5 cents):

The only change from the previous option is 0.75 cents would be slated for new debt affordability related to Fire Station 4 and transportation improvements and only 1.25 cents would be slated for public safety recruitment and retention, including potential funding for new police officers.

The total tax rate would be 34.5 cents with the 3 cent Park Bond.

Important Considerations:

The increased property taxes resulting from developments like Fuji and Amgen won’t be realized until 2028 or later.

Any transportation or town improvements will likely occur after 2030.

Even with the proposed changes, Holly Springs would still have one of the lowest tax rates in Wake County.

Keep in mind that the 3-cent bond for parks and recreation will begin in the next fiscal year and that it was originally estimated to be up to a 5-cent bond.

In summary, the town council is considering different tax rate options, each with its own implications for growth and services. Ultimately, the decision will impact the community’s future development and quality of life.

31/05/2024

Fuquay-Varina started its social district last Thursday.

31/05/2024

LANE CLOSURE NOTICE: North bound lane of Hilltop Rd between Kennebec Rd and near 5906 Hilltop Rd.
📅 Date range of closure: June 3 - June 28
🕐 Lane will be closed during daytime NCDOT working hours (9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday).
🦺 Flaggers will direct traffic.

31/05/2024

We need Volunteers to work with the Pilots as crew members for these amazing Balloons! If you're interested please fill out this volunteer form or email us [email protected]. Thank You!
https://form.jotform.com/220156954235152
Volunteers Get: Free Admission, Free Parking, Snacks, Refreshments, and a Balloon Ride!

31/05/2024

NAME CHANGE and EMPLOYMENT LAW Clinic!
June 1, 10:30-4:30pm, walk-ins welcome!
Registration encouraged.

For name and gender marker questions, you will meet one-on-one with volunteer law students and attorneys and learn about the process of changing your name and gender marker in North Carolina! During the clinic, volunteer attorneys and law students will be providing you with legal information about the name change process in North Carolina, help with putting together a plan for you to file for your own name change, and assistance with filling out the forms, if desired. Co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Center of Durham Name Change Navigator, and the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+Bar Association.

For Employment Law questions, you will meet one-on-one for a brief consultation with an experienced employment law attorney. Personnel from Durham County's Human Relations Deparntment responsible for complaints about non-discrimination based on Public Accomdations and Employment will be present also.

Register for the clinic here: https://forms.gle/MNBB8uo28Qa5TsHo6

Check is on the 3rd floor of the Durham County Main Library in the Computer Lab. There will be staff and signage to help you. Please keep in mind that parking can sometimes be difficult at Main Library so give yourself extra time if you are traveling by car.

If you have any accessibility questions or accommodation needs, please contact library staff at [email protected]. We ask that all requests be made at least 3 business days prior to the event to ensure we can provide the best accommodations possible!

31/05/2024

Join us for the After Party at The Mason Jar Lager Company, following the 20th Annual Run the Quay tomorrow from 10am-1pm. Come and taste the "Kooldown Kolsch" brewed specially for the Event and Food Trucks will be onsite at Mason Jar Lager Company as well.

All participants >21 will receive one free beer with their bib.
All participants

31/05/2024

Calling all Pickleball enthusiasts! Get ready for a weekend of fun and competition at Triumph Pickleball's Ting Has Sprung: Pickleball Classic!

This three-day tournament will be held from May 31 to June 2 at Ting Park and will have ten courts set up. Come watch and enjoy pickleball enthusiasts and professionals as they compete and show off their skills. For tournament information, contact Kimberly Macenko at [email protected].

The schedule is listed below. Each day's event start time is subject to change.

Friday morning: 50+ Men's and Women's doubles
Saturday: Mixed doubles (all ages)
Sunday: Men's and Women's doubles (all ages) and Moneyball.

31/05/2024

Update on 6/5: The Sunset Fairways Drive entrance to the Woodcreek neighborhood has reopened!

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Heads up 🚧 As work to widen Holly Springs Road progresses, the Sunset Fairways Drive entrance to the Woodcreek neighborhood is planned to temporarily close Monday through Friday, June 3-7, weather pending. Construction crews are connecting the new waterline and performing significant paving work as part of the project.

During the closure, Woodcreek residents in this area should access neighborhood streets using the Lockley Road entrance, where police will assist with traffic control during peak commuting times.

31/05/2024

Get ready to celebrate summer in the heart of Holly Springs with a free, family-friendly concert series, Summer at the Springs! ☀️🎶 Live local bands will take the stage from 6-9 p.m. at the Holly Springs Cultural Center on the second Friday of the month, June through September. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Od6X09

31/05/2024

The 2024 Holly Springs Rotary Annual Charity Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, June 10, at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club. As the date approaches, we would like to take a moment to express our thanks. With the support of our generous sponsors, we will be able to directly benefit the Holly Springs Food Cupboard, Holly Springs High School Scholarships, and several other local charity organizations to impact those in need right here in our community.

Go to HollySpringsRotaryGolf.com to Sponsor, Donate or Register to play.

29/05/2024

We need two volunteers age 16+ to assist with a customer survey for a study we're participating in with the Rodale Institute.

It will last from 8:00 to noon on June 22nd and involves asking customers to fill out a very short paper survey and handing out a gift from the market for their time.

If you're available, please email us at [email protected].

29/05/2024

Fall 2024 Youth Sports Registration begins soon! Resident registration opens next Monday, June 3rd. Non-Resident registration begins June 17th. Regular registration will end on Saturday, June 22nd at 5:00pm! If you have any questions about registration before it begins next week, please call the Community Center at (919) 552-1430.

29/05/2024

💃🕺Master the basics of the classic ballroom dances like the Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, and more. Learn fun step patterns, technique, and musicality. Pair up with others to practice the art of lead and follow in this fun and social dance class.
*You do not need to bring a partner to register*