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Fuquay-Varina optimistic about town-run sports launch

Based on first-week registration numbers, Fuquay-Varina expects its first winter youth recreation program will be a success. Published: Sep. 25, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Jail tale leads to Fuquay-Varina

There’s a popular prison rumor about The Price is Right. Published: Sep. 4, 2012 5:50 PM | Full story

Families will choose: Town or Fuquay-Varina Athletic Association

Hundreds of families will have to make a choice next month: stick with the Fuquay-Varina Athletic Association or sign up for the town’s new youth recreation basketball and volleyball programs. Published: Aug. 25, 2012 4:30 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina approves downtown regulations

Fuquay-Varina commissioners have approved new downtown rules that will dictate the color, height and building materials of new development. Rules, they say, will encourage a blend of residential and retail and last for 50 years or so. Published: Aug. 21, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina’s Stephens Hardware shuts its doors after 78 years

After 78 years in business in Fuquay-Varina, Stephens Hardware shuts its doors with memories and customer support. Published: Aug. 21, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Stephens Hardware plans to close

The downtown Varina mainstay could close by September. Published: Aug. 14, 2012 5:00 PM | Full story

Market cooperative wants to open in Fuquay-Varina

The Fuquay-Varina Community Market would provide a one-stop shop for locally grown food. Published: Aug. 14, 2012 5:00 PM | Full story

Embattled sports group looks to the future

The FVAA’s board is expected to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to talk about what’s next for the nonprofit group. Published: Aug. 11, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina’s downtown plans get public airing

Fuquay-Varina residents and property owners will get a chance on Monday to comment on zoning changes that will impact height restrictions, landscaping, facade materials, and paint color for new development in the two downtown districts. Published: Jul. 14, 2012 9:17 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina’s ordinances virtually shut out tat parlors

Staffer caution that Fuquay-Varina’s existing buffer requirements–which virtually eliminate any tattoo parlor, electronic gaming cafe or sexually-oriented businesses from opening in town– leave the town open for lawsuit. Published: Jul. 7, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Start your Fourth early with music, fun

Cary, Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina will get a jump on the Independence Day festivities with the following events scheduled for July 3. Published: Jun. 30, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Wheeler: Give the gift of blood this summer

Rex Hospital’s summer blood drives aim to beef up the blood supply at a time when donations are low and needs are high. Published: Jun. 26, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina video game developer is Renaissance man

Fuquay-Varina resident David Klingler, 20, developed every piece of the newly-released video game; from each piece of the code, to each handwritten drawing and graphic, to each musical note, many of them played by Klingler himself, an award-winning Scottish fiddler. Published: Jun. 19, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina passes $18.1 million budget

Fuquay-Varina Commissioners approved a $18.1 million general fund budget for 2013 that includes a much anticipated dog park, streetscape master plan for Varina and additional police and fire personnel. Published: Jun. 9, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina novelist writes about life after retirement

Fuquay-Varina novelist Lila Hopkins just celebrated her 83rd birthday and is celebrating by promoting her seventh book, “Mabel’s Way.” The book follows widow Mabel Yancey who is ambivalent about moving to a retirement community. But Mabel soon finds herself at the center of romance and mystery. Published: Jun. 7, 2012 11:36 AM | Full story

Habitat for Humanity helps immigrant family realize dream of home ownership

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is building homes in Morrisville for the first time. The four homes are expected to be completed in the fall. Published: Jun. 5, 2012 4:00 PM | Full story

Concert, art show at Fuquay-Varina festival

The Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival will be held Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 in downtown Fuquay-Varina. The actual festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Fuquay Downtown District. There will be free entertainment, children’s rides, inflatables, a classic car show, local showcase and more. Published: May. 29, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina smooths way for new, expanding businesses

While Sweet Creations Frozen Yogurt’s owners put in some sweat equity, money and time into starting the family business, they did something else. They turned to Fuquay-Varina’s Ombuds Program, designed as a one-stop shop for businesses that want to operate or grow within Fuquay-Varina. Published: May. 26, 2012 8:14 PM | Full story

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