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Hospitals’ Holly Springs fight continues

Two regional hospitals have suspended negotiations about a proposed medical facility in Holly Springs.

Chicago private equity firm buys land in Holly Springs 12 Oaks community

Walton Street Capital paid $29.2 million for six tracts of land occupying more than 500 acres in the Holly Springs community. The subdivision has nearly 1,400 home sites.

Children find calm and companionship at Pittsboro cat refuge

Half a dozen kids knelt on the floor around a cage in the kitten house at Siglinda Scarpa’s Goathouse Refuge, peering at the litter of four-week-old kittens and mama cat inside.

Downtown Holly Springs park plan approved

A broad blueprint of the town’s ambitious downtown park has emerged, but town officials haven’t decided how or when to fund a transformation of the woods behind Holly Springs United M...

Councilman’s land caught in Holly Springs tax mix-up

Elected officials refunded $4,000 in property taxes this week to a business managed by fellow councilman Chet VanFossen, citing a misinterpretation of tax law by town staff

Holly Springs town council favors two-cent hike

An early planning session for the year’s budget showed council support for the increase, which would cost a typical homeowner about $4.50 per month.

Man charged with cocaine sales near Holly Springs preschool

Police charged that Kevin Adams had sold cocaine four times within 1,000 feet of The Goddard School, including on Friday, when they arrested him.

Federal government drops bid to take Holly Springs woman’s home

Ernestine Ward Cofield’s property had been in federal forfeiture since last spring, when her grandson pleaded guilty to last spring to selling crack cocaine.

Produce and advice at Holly Springs market’s debut

More young people come to Bennie Glenn, 65, for advice every year. On Saturday, he’ll distribute the season’s first yield of advice and produce at the opening of the Holly Springs Far...

Holly Springs woman, national online teacher of the year, helps children learn in a new way

Leslie Fetzer finds a new niche, and she does it well. Her work is helping students who have struggled with other types of classes.

Weekend meals are in the bag

Third-grader Sidi Ceesay is one of 50 students at Reedy Creek Elementary School in Cary who picks up a sealed plastic bag with non-perishable foods to help him get through the weekend without a rum...

Holly Springs police: No foul play in infant’s death

Police launched an investigation after the child was found unresponsive Saturday.

Holly Springs lands new fire chief

LeRoy Smith will replace Cecil Parker, who resigned early this year amid a state investigation.

Holly Springs police investigating death of infant

Police say they have asked the state medical examiner to determine what caused the death of a baby found unresponsive at a Holly Springs home.

Raleigh, Triangle area robotics team puts creation to the test

A robotics team comprised of teens from Holly Springs, Raleigh, Apex, Cary and Chapel Hill make it to national competition. They got a chance to test their robot at regional in Raleigh.

Western Wake residents frustrated over discolored water

Neighbors say they’ve run of of options for dealing with a company unwilling to resolve concerns.

Strawberry season comes early thanks to warm spring

Many Triangle strawberry fields are likely to open by early next week. And at least one is already in business.

Holly Springs council weighs tax hike

As budget season dawns, town leaders are trying to decide how they’ll use the $20 million ‘credit card’ that voters approved by a wide margin last fall. They’re also th...

Gardens share nature’s bounty

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern N.C. and other local food pantries often have trouble getting fresh produce. That’s where community gardens step in.

New Holly Springs restaurant brings farm to table

Regan Stachler, 35, heads out most mornings to find dinner for a few dozen people. From the fields and yields of small farms, Stachler and his crew craft an ever-changing menu for their new restaur...