Town of Holly Springs

UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Hospital Grows with the Community! Holly Springs residents receive more top-notch healthcare as the hospital adds 24 beds to its previously-empty 7th floor to keep up with unprecedented growth in patient demand! Mayor Mike Kondratick spoke at today’s ribbon cutting, and hospital leaders thanked the Town for their support. When the UNC Health Rex hospital opened its doors in 2021 hospital staff could already foresee the need for expansion. Since then, 4,067 babies have been delivered! In the past year alone, the hospital has received more than 34,000 emergency visits and completed more than 4,500 surgeries. With this expansion, the hospital will nearly double capacity to 74 beds, and they’ve added 50 new staff members to meet the community’s growing healthcare needs.

The Holly Springs Economic Development team welcomed representatives from businesses across a variety of industries this morning for a Business Park Roundtable.   Discussion focused on topics that matter most to our business community, providing an opportunity to hear directly from existing businesses on their successes and challenges. We also shared updates on Town initiatives and discussed projects shaping the future of Holly Springs.   Connecting with new and long-established businesses to learn about their experiences helps us better support the companies that shape our vibrant community.   Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a productive conversation. A special thank you to Golf Hour for hosting today's event.

The excitement continues at #BIO2026 as the Holly Springs Economic Development team connected with industry partners and celebrated major milestones. The team was honored to celebrate alongside Genentech as the company marked its 50th anniversary, reflecting five decades of innovation and leadership in the biotechnology industry. Genentech’s pop-up museum offered a remarkable look at the history of both Genentech and Roche, as well as the breakthroughs that have transformed lives around the world. The team also enjoyed stopping by the FUJIFILM Biotechnologies booth to connect with their leadership team. Another highlight was participating in a San Diego life sciences tour, learning from one of the nation’s most successful innovation hubs. Thank you to King Street Properties, WithersRavenel, and Salk Institute for Biological Studies for hosting, and to Wake County Economic Development for organizing the experience.

The Holly Springs Economic Development team joined North Carolina partners at #BIO2026 this week to showcase Holly Springs’ and NC’s innovation, talent, and leadership in the life sciences industry on a global stage. Each day was filled with meaningful conversations, new relationships, and opportunities to strengthen partnerships that will help shape the future of our community. The #BIO2026 theme reminds us, we are “Driven by Purpose.” A purpose that continues to guide the pursuit of smart infrastructure growth, collaboration, and the future of life sciences in Holly Springs. A special thank you to North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) for creating an outstanding booth highlighting the strengths of our region, providing a platform to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and investors from around the world.

Earlier today, the Town officially cut the ribbon on the new Holly Springs Operations Campus! ✂️🎉 This two-building campus provides the room needed to keep up with growing community service demands. From street and utilities maintenance to yard waste collection, most of the daily public services residents rely on will now operate out of this central hub. Located in the Business Park, these buildings are the first all-new facilities for non-public safety staff that the Town has opened since Town Hall was built 23 years ago. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebyEfMEc

“Everyone around the world is asking, ‘Why Holly Springs?’” That was the question shared by Ryan Combs, Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP) executive director, at today’s 2026 Holly Springs Economic Forum.   During the event, Holly Springs Economic Development Director Irena Krstanovic emphasized the importance of strong partnerships in building a thriving community among both large and small businesses and residents, for current and future generations. Regional leaders agreed, noting that the Town’s innovative approach to economic development has become a model both across North Carolina and internationally. Krstanovic and Combs were joined on the panel by Albert Alwang with Wake County Economic Development and Jon Harol with Lighthouse Lab Services guiding the conversation. Thank you to the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce for co-hosting, and to event sponsors FUJIFILM Biotechnologies and Duke Energy.

Today, the Town of Holly Springs Mayor, Town Council Members and staff joined regional leaders and changemakers at the Greater Raleigh Chamber's Growth and Development Summit 2026, in partnership with Wake County Economic Development, to engage in important conversations shaping the future of our town and region. Town of Holly Springs Executive Director of Utilities & Infrastructure, Kendra Parrish, was a session panelist and shared how the Town is preparing for the future through smart investment and collaboration in transportation, utilities, and water systems. From infrastructure and housing to transit, innovation, and quality of life, #GDS2026 brought together leaders committed to building strong communities. The opportunity to explore emerging trends, exchange ideas, and learn from peers was invaluable as Town leaders are working daily to ensure the Holly Springs community remains vibrant, resilient, and prepared for the opportunities ahead.

Holly Springs officials are connecting with local government peers from across the state at the Annual NC League of Municipalities CityVision Conference this week in Raleigh! This year's conference focuses on the fast-evolving challenges and opportunities shaping cities and towns.

The Town of Holly Springs continues to set the bar high for communications to residents, once again taking home top honors for excellence. The Town’s Communications & Marketing team was recently recognized at the North Carolina City and County Communicators conference in Beaufort. The Town received more first-place awards than any city or county in the state. 💙💚 🏆 First Place, General Use on a Single Platform - Town of Holly Springs Instagram 🏆 First Place, External Newsletter - The Source 🏆 First Place, Public Service Announcement (Small Population) - Holly Springs Fire: Hot, Hot, Hot! 🏆 First Place, Special Programming (Small Population) - Fire Station 3: Mission Accomplished 🏆 First Place, Reels/Shorts (Small Population) - Grease is Frightening 🏆 First Place, Special Event - Middle Creek Greenway Ribbon Cutting 🏆 Second Place, Branding/Logo (Small Population) - Holly Springs Hopper 🏆 Third Place, Photography (Small Population) - Holly Springs Road Roundabout Read more ➡️ hollyspringsnc.gov/awards

Holly Springs Mayor and Town Council members, State Officials, Town Staff and more gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the expansion of the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility today. This project will give the Town sewer capacity to support future population growth, increasing from 6 to 8 million gallons per day, and introduce an environmentally friendly state of the art filtration system. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eppNQGxE