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3504
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The population of Holly Springs in Wake County changed from mostly black in 1990 to mostly white in 1997, due to an influx of business transplants. While welcoming new growth, old-time residents fear what it might do to the community's local flavor.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 37, Sept 1997, p13-19, il Periodical Website
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4206
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Holly Springs in Wake County had known success from its earliest days. By 1900, it had a reputation for education and commerce. By 1983, progress had passed it by, and the 700 citizens were faced with merging with another town or trying to revitalize theirs. They chose the latter; voted for bonds; and built the first sewer plant. That brought developers. In nine years the population rose to 7,000. The tax base went from $23 million to $500,000 million, and land prices tripled.
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30968
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Holly Springs, NC experienced a boom in residential growth throughout the 90's due to the sprawl of the Triangle area. By the end of the 90's, the town with only a single grocery store established an economic development department with plans to balance its tax base by recruiting industry.
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Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 40 Issue , 2015, p47-50, il