Downtown Holly Springs. Photo taken by Hannah Fink.
Governor Roy Cooper has declared a “stay-at-home” order that will begin March 30th at 5 pm for all of North Carolina.
As Wake County prepares to “stay at home“, cities are doing what they need to abide by the rules. This order has taken effect for Wake County as of 5 p.m. March 27.
A “stay at home” order not only includes citizens staying home, but all non-essential businesses closing as well. According to the proclamation posted on WakeGov, other restrictions include:
– Gatherings of any size are prohibited.
– People of any age with medical conditions should not leave their homes except to get medical care.
– Social distancing must be practiced while in public.
– Public transportation should only be used if necessary. If public transport is a person’s primary way to get around, they should abide by social distancing best practices, standing and sitting at least six feet apart and using sanitizing products.
As a resident of Holly Springs, the town is full of shops and small businesses which has normally kept the city alive. But, walking downtown, it now resembles a ghost town.
Sign outside Starbucks. Photo taken by Hannah Fink.
A Starbucks employee explained that she received a letter from the office that she would need to show a police officer if she gets pulled over on her way to work.
Other stores, such as Target, have implemented measures to keep customers safe. This includes having an “X” on the ground for customers to stand on while waiting to check out, this is to continue social distancing.
Some shops have closed while others are trying their best to remain open with new precautions. Below is a list of small shops and restaurants in Holly Springs and how they are adapting to COVID-19:
- Uniquely.U Bridal– Closed until further notice.
- Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi– Open for takeout every day from 11:30 am- 8:30 pm.
- Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen-Closed until further notice.
- Vivo Ristorante Pizzeria– Open for take-out, curbside, and delivery.
- Bless Your Heart Boutique– Closed Sunday and Monday. Open 11 am-4 pm for shopping and curbside pickup. They are offering free FaceTime shopping and private shopping sessions.
Check out photos from shops around Holly Springs.
