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LEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION


October 2025: Mayor Massengill in the Community
October in Fuquay-Varina is a special month -- listening, connection, reflection, and a vibrant local culture. Our town comes alive with festivals, concerts and family traditions that make this season unforgettable. Here's where you can join in as Mayor Massengill is out and about engaged with neighbors and businesses across town.
Oct 15


Are You Registered to Vote?
Make sure you’re registered to vote. The voter registration deadline is quickly approaching — voters must register by 5:00 PM this...
Oct 8


October 2025: Mayor Massengill in the Community
October in Fuquay-Varina is a special month -- listening, connection, reflection, and a vibrant local culture. Our town comes alive with festivals, concerts and family traditions that make this season unforgettable. Here's where you can join in as Mayor Massengill is out and about engaged with neighbors and businesses across town.
Oct 7


Mayor's Q&A, Oct. 3
You’re invited to a Mayor’s Q&A at the historic Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden . Join me—as I am running for a third term, focused...
Oct 3


Sept 18 -Let's Connect Before the FM2FV Concert
It’s shaping up to be an exciting Thursday in downtown Fuquay-Varina! Mayor Blake Massengill is inviting everyone to a special Meet &...
Sep 15


September 2025: Mayor Massengill in the Community
September in Fuquay-Varina is all about listening, connection, reflection, and a vibrant local culture. There are so many ways to take...
Sep 10


Fuquay-Varina named one of the top 10 safest cities in North Carolina
Fuquay-Varina has once again been recognized as one of the safest communities in North Carolina. According to a recent report by SafeWise...
Aug 28


New community center opens in Fuquay-Varina
There’s a new community center in Fuquay-Varina. Town leaders cut the ribbon Tuesday on the new Hilltop Needmore Community Center. “This community center is bringing us over 77,000 square feet of new amenities in Fuquay- Varina. That’s nearly two acres under roof right there,” said Blake Massengill, Fuquay-Varina mayor.
Feb 4


Growing Wake County town is getting its first new hotel in two decades, and a Target
Originally posted by Kristen Johnson April 12, 2024 on The News and Observer ( LInk Here ) Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from...
Apr 11, 2024


New 100+ acre development planned in Fuquay-Varina with more to come
As more people are drawn to once-slow Wake County towns like Fuquay-Varina, town leaders need to adjust to their growing population’s needs.
“Our citizens have told us they want to have high-end commercial retail available in our town. They don’t want to have to drive to other towns,” Massengill said.
It’s why he’s excited for the future Gold Leaf Crossing shopping center along U.S 401 between NC-42 and the future I-540 loop. Spanning 100 acres, it will hold shops, rest
Jan 30, 2024


'All ships rise with the rising tide': Fuquay-Varina businesses enjoy fruits of town's rapid growth
If you want to see the residual impacts of the Triangle's rapid growth, you don't need to go far. Less than 20 miles south of Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina's population has more than doubled since the 2010 census. The town's estimated population was roughly 18,000 people in 2010, which has ballooned to more than 40,000. Mayor Blake Massengill said the town's never been more prosperous, and that's due in part to all the growth around them.
Jul 9, 2023


FUQUAY-VARINA, MEET YOUR NEW MAYOR.
"Meet Mayor Blake Massengill, Fuquay-Varina’s hometown leader. From childhood sports and local roots to years of civic service, discover how he blends family values, community pride, and business experience to guide Fuquay-Varina’s growth while keeping its small-town charm."
Mar 3, 2022


Spillover from Raleigh: Big changes coming to small towns in the Triangle
Fuquay-Varina Mayor Blake Massengill has lived in his town for many years, and he's seen a lot of changes. He's taking over after John Byrne, who retired after 20 years of service.
"I'm glad to be able to put my stamp on the future of Fuquay-Varina," he said.
Transportation is one of his top priorities as more people look to settle down in Fuquay-Varina.
"We have eight major road projects that are in planning stages right now, and construction will be started on thos
Feb 9, 2022
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