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Hello Holly Springs! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Biscuit-maker finals, scoops with rescued goats, and a first responders train ride + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Goldco, is helping folks around Holly Springs help protect their savings after a remarkable few years for gold and silver. Their free guide explains what's behind the run… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Rising to the final round: North Carolina biscuit-maker Lerida Garcia advanced after racing to hand-make 47 biscuits in Charlotte. She will compete at Walt Disney World for Bojangles’ national scratch-made biscuit title -- read the full story.
Expanding into a fast-growing market: Marcus Partners acquired a site in Apex for Alta Apex, a 280‑unit development and the firm’s first Raleigh‑Durham ground‑up project. Construction starts August 2026 with delivery expected in Q4 2027 -- read the full story.
New retail arrivals: Six businesses are reshaping local shopping. Mythic Mini-golf and Pet Supplies Plus already opened, while BoxLunch and Reehl Fine Art will debut soon at Crabtree Valley Mall and North Hills -- read the full story.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
Watch your credit card balance drop. Here's a rare one: this card lets you skip interest charges until nearly 2028, and you won't pay a cent in annual fees to do it. On top of that, every purchase earns at least 1.5% cash back, with some categories as high as 5%. Spend a little early on and there's up to a $200 bonus waiting too -- take a look.*
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest -- this one's $150 off right now.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Make movie night fancy: Skip the couch this week and do dinner-and-a-movie properly at CMX CinéBistro at Waverly Place, where you pick your seats ahead of time and order from a legit menu while the lights dim. Their lineup swings from nostalgic favorites to new releases, so everyone wins.
Finally learn piano: Whether you're a total beginner plotting revenge on childhood lessons or brushing up your Chopin, Holly Springs Music offers premier piano instruction in a warm, confidence-building studio. Thoughtful, step-by-step guidance, real musical inspiration, and a teacher who actually maps out your next move... consider this your sign to start this week.
Time for sharper style: If your frames are sliding into your latte or you’re squinting at the scoreboard, Family Optical LLC is your nearby go-to for prescription eyewear with thoughtful guidance, frame styling that suits your face, and neighborly service that makes getting new glasses feel easy.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan →
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The real retirement risk isn't a bad year. It's a long life: 40 years of saving, and the hard part is making it stretch across 30 more. SmartAsset's free quiz matches you with vetted fiduciary advisors who serve your area and are legally required to act in your best interests. The plan is built around you, not their commission. No obligation to hire anyone. *Start the quiz → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏫 Happiness Showcase: Preschool Open House & Childcare Tour @ The Learning Experience | Wednesday (8/5) at 3:00 PM – TLE is opening the doors for tours of cheerful classrooms, meet-the-teachers, and a peek at the infant-to-Pre-K curriculum, like college tours with smaller chairs. Expect purposeful play, real learning, and straight answers on tuition, schedules, and extras. Bring the kiddo, or your toughest questions.
🛠 Tinkering School NC @ Sun Star Farm School & Summer Day Camp (Apex) | Thursday (8/6) at 8:30 AM – Remember when summer smelled like pine, sawdust, and freedom? Different from the usual Tinkering School setup, this Forest Tinkering Camp at Sun Star Farm keeps it small with 12 campers and two counselors, trading screens for hands-on projects, trail time, and pleasantly tired kids.
🍦 Friday Night Scoops & Hooves @ Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary (Fuquay-Varina) | Friday (8/7) at 6:00 PM – Skip the patio crush for a summer night at Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary with Fat Cat Ice Cream, rescued goats to mingle with, and cornhole and giant checkers. Hot dogs, popcorn, chips, and drinks await, and the goats provide unsolicited pet therapy.
🚗 Cars and Coffee @ Blaze Pizza | Saturday (8/8) at 9:00 AM – Second Saturday means Cars and Coffee in Holly Springs, with free Bakerz Dozen donuts and parking from Zone 1 toward Zone 3, not the bank lot. First 40 cars snag a 2026 sticker, everyone else gets caffeine, chrome, and chatter that passes for therapy.
🚒 First Responders Day Train Ride @ New Hope Valley Railway (New Hill) | Saturday (8/8) at 10:30 AM – Whether you still geek out over sirens or you’re chaperoning small humans, this mashup pairs a train ride with time with Apex Fire and Wake EMS. Climb aboard the fire truck, explore the ambulance, snag safety tips, and meet the folks who keep us calm.
🏊 "Bring your own pool" Pool Party @ American Legion Post 116 (Fuquay-Varina) | Saturday (8/8) at 12:00 PM – American Legion Post 116 is throwing its 4th Annual bring-your-own-kiddie-pool shindig, and yes, décor counts. Members only, obviously, so bring your pool, a potluck dish, and that ridiculous flamingo float for bragging rights, good music, cold drinks, and summer silliness, rain or shine.
🔥 Summer Craft Week: Campfire Week, August 10-14 @ Mad Splatter (Apex) | Monday (8/10) at 9:00 AM – Send the kids to Campfire Week for pottery painting, canvas fun, and crafts that actually make the fridge cut. They will try new techniques, make pals, then go full Mad Splatter Room on Friday. Pack a snack and drink, mention allergies, enjoy the quiet.
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07 — Holly Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 66%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 38%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThe Beech B in Addison West delivers 3,789 square feet of polished living, starting with an open layout, quartz-topped gourmet kitchen, and a sleek linear fireplace. A trey-ceiling dining room, main-floor guest suite, covered porch, and extended deck add charm. Upstairs, a loft, spa-style primary suite, and third-floor media room bring extra space and style.
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