A Growing Voice: Holly Springs Update Connects Residents With Community News
Free publication offers locals a clear and accessible way to stay informed about their community.
Holly Springs, NC, May 5, 2024 — When Holly Springs Update published its first newsletter in November 2024, founder Christian Hendricks had one goal in mind: to keep residents informed about what’s happening and affecting their daily lives. Less than six-months later, the free, independently owned news outlet has become a vital source of local information — now reaching more than 3,300 subscribers and recently joining the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Through a mix of local news, coverage of the Holly Springs Town Council, updates from Wake County schools, and legislative developments from Raleigh, Holly Springs Update offers residents a clear and accessible way to stay engaged with their community. The content is published via newsletter, website, Facebook, and Nextdoor, helping the news reach readers wherever they are.
Community members have taken notice.
"I want to thank you for the newsletter and the literal up to the minute news about Holly Springs," said AsheLee Bonham Gahagan, founder of the Ashe School of Music. "As a small business owner and involved resident, you are providing an invaluable and unbiased resource. I have forwarded your emails to my network inviting them to subscribe and be engaged in the issues that directly affect their daily lives, not only town specific, but statewide."
On its busiest day to date, Holly Springs Update recorded more than 8,000 pages of news read — a testament to the demand for timely, trusted, local reporting.
Hendricks, a former media executive with decades of experience in local news publishing, says the success of the project reinforces the need for grassroots journalism.
"Our mission has always been simple — to keep Holly Springs residents informed about what’s happening and affecting their community," he said. "We believe access to local news strengthens our town, and we’re proud to deliver independent, timely reporting to help residents stay connected and engaged."
For more information or to subscribe, visit www.hollyspringsupdate.com.
How about adding a community calendar section for local non-profit activities and events that people can submit.