Happy weekend, Holly Springs! In today’s happening-today edition: Data center growth pause, Juneteenth festival, and U-pick berries + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Growing retail presence: Apex Outfitter and Board Company will open a second location in downtown Cary in fall 2026, selling clothes, shoes, and outdoor gear in a 1,800-square-foot space at a parking garage -- get the full details.
Growth pause in place: Holly Springs paused new data center applications June 17, launching a yearlong moratorium to study impacts on water, electricity, noise, and neighborhoods. The pause will run through June 16, 2027 -- see the data center pause.
School meal costs climb again: Wake County school board unanimously voted to raise meal prices by 25 cents for the fifth consecutive year and created a task force to cut costs and boost student participation -- see the meal price changes.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your tee-time upgrade: Thinking about a club that fits real life in Holly Springs? 12 Oaks pairs a fun, challenging track with pools, courts, fitness and legit food vibes, so you can sneak in nine, let the kids splash, then pretend that bogey never happened.
Pitch the tent close: Craving a quick unplug this week without leaving home turf, Poplar Point Campground has you covered with lakeside camping, easy boating and fishing, legit eagle-watching, swim spots, picnic nooks, and an indoor nature center. Grab your crew, go full s'mores, and call it a mini-vacation.
Coastal vibes, no drive: You live here, you know when the craving hits. The Blind Pelican Seafood House has award-winning Bloody Marys, fresh oysters, and those “boat drinks” that turn a Tuesday into a mini beach vacation. Grab a friend, share a lobster roll, call it self-care.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍓 U-Pick Berries Saturdays @ Farrell's Creek Farm (Apex) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Clear a little closet space for jam jars. Pick your own berries on Saturdays, with Tuesday and Thursday options, then grab fresh eggs, honey, produce, and plants, all the good stuff that depends on weather, ripeness, and whether you beat the neighbors there.
🧹 Roadside Litter Cleanup @ The Optimist Club Farm (Apex) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Our quarterly roadside cleanup is tackling Optimist Farm Road from Lake Wheeler to Sunset Lake, meeting just inside Gate A at the Optimist Farm Club. Gloves are provided, pride is optional, and yes, we’ll do something about those mystery fast-food wrappers breeding like rabbits.
💃 10:00 AM Zumba @ W.E. Hunt Recreation Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether your salsa is more jarred than homemade, this midmorning Zumba turns cardio into a dance party. Latin beats, easy-to-follow moves, and zero judgment, just sweat and smiles. Coffee first, then hips, and yes, laughing absolutely counts as core work.
✊ 2026 Juneteenth in the Peak Festival @ Apex Town Hall Campus | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Juneteenth in Apex means pull up a chair at Town Hall Campus for a block party with purpose, headlined by Dee-1, plus Jiaani, Reuben Vincent, NiiTo, and DJ Brian Dawson. Think 100+ vendors, food trucks, kids fun, art, screenings, and the Peak-of-Good-Living kind of community.
🎸 Shelby Merchant @ Bombshell Beer Company | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Grab a Bombshell pint and catch Shelby Merchant, the songwriter whose tunes landed with Doug Stone and Indigo Summer. Expect classic twang, sharp storytelling, and that small-town Holly Springs vibe where you linger, chat with neighbors, and postpone the yardwork again.
🍺 My Way Tavern @ My Way Tavern | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 PM – My Way Tavern in Holly Springs is doing what it does best, live music without the ego and pours that remember you. Maverick Rose brings the tunes, the vibe stays neighborly, and your group chat actually agrees for once.
🍺 Southern Peak Brewery @ Southern Peak Brewery (Apex) | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Whether Dad wants a break from the grill or you just need an excuse for butter, Southern Peak Brewery is hosting Cousins Maine Lobster for pints and rolls that actually justify the nap. Expect cold beer, warm buns, Apex folks, and zero dishes. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Holly Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 1 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 3%
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