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Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Fuquay-Varina! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Fuquay-Varina seniors can stay at home as they age
- When Fuquay-Varina may light up the sky for July 4
- How a Fuquay-Varina kicker fits into NC State’s 2027 plans
Also on today's calendar: Campaneria Ballet 2026 Spring Gala: Featuring Spring Showcase, Concert Ballet & Paquita.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 72.
- Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Is a nursing home my only option? Alternatives & support for aging at home in NC (heraldsun.com) — A Fuquay-Varina resident’s experience with rapid neighborhood growth leads into a deeper look at how North Carolina’s aging population can stay in their homes safely. The piece explains Medicaid and nonprofit programs, plus practical home-design changes, that help seniors age in place instead of moving to nursing facilities. 
2. Where to celebrate the 4th of July across the Triangle and central NC (abc11.com) — Fuquay-Varina is highlighted among Triangle towns that often kick off Independence Day early with concerts, food trucks, and fireworks. The guide rounds up major July 4 events across Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill and more, helping you plan multiple celebrations throughout the week.
3. 3-star IOL Jacob Burns commits to NC State (on3.com subscription) — Fuquay-Varina gets a shoutout in NC State’s latest football recruiting surge, as top-ranked kicker Moses Barker is noted as coming from Willow Springs High. The story centers on Canadian lineman Jacob Burns committing to the Wolfpack’s 2027 class, part of a broader haul of offensive and defensive recruits from North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and beyond.
4. Pauline Heathington (bowienewsonline.com) — Fuquay-Varina is home to the late Joe Emerson Probst, a 95-year-old retired banker remembered for his integrity, community service, and love of family gatherings at Lake Gaston. His obituary appears alongside several Texas obituaries and notes his support for Wake County Meals on Wheels, where he volunteered.
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★ Featured events ★
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Campaneria Ballet 2026 Spring Gala: Featuring Spring Showcase, Concert Ballet & Paquita →
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina
6:30 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Fuquay-Varina Growers Market →
Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina
9:00 am
Saturday June 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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8:00 AM Fitness + →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs
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9:00 AM Super Circuit →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs
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Fit Advantage, 10A-10:45A, Hunt Center →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs
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Jurassic Day at Bass Lake Park →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs
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Golden Matinee Mornings, 11A - 2P, Cultural Center →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs
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Growing Older | Living Digitally (Scam Defense), 12:00P-1:30P, Cultural Center →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs
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12:00 PM Yoga with Weights →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs
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Mahjong Club, 1:00-4:00 PM, Cultural Center →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs
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Holly Springs Farmers Market 8-noon →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs
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10:00 AM Zumba →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs
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11:00 AM HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training →
Holly Springs, NC Calendar, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs
11:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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- Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Team Member in Holly Springs. Apply here.
- Invited Clubs posted a job opening for Bartender in Holly Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fuquay-Varina here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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