Fuquay-Varina at a glance

How it got its name

     Fuquay Springs merged with the nearby town of Varina in 1963 to become Fuquay-Varina.
     Fuquay Springs, named for the early settlers David and Stephen Fuquay, was incorporated in 1909. Varina was settled about 1890.  It was named for the postmaster's wife, who used the fanciful name Varina in her courtship correspondence.
    

Vital statistics

     1990 population: 4,447
     1998 estimated population: 7,417
     Town government: Fuquay-Varina Town Hall, 1300 E. Academy St., Fuquay-Varina, N.C. 27526. (919) 552-3178.
     Fuquay-Varina is governed by a board of commissioners that meets the first Monday of each month at Town Hall.
     Chamber of Commerce: 121 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, N.C. 27526. (919) 552-4947. e-mail: f-vcoc@mindspring.com
    

Public services

     Natural gas: Public Service Co., 1308 N. Main St., P.O. Box 836, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. 27526. (919) 552-0662. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
     Telephone: Sprint Carolina Telephone. (919) 552-7171. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
     Electricity: Progress Energy, (919) 508-5400. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; an automated service is available 24 hours a day. Visit Progress Energy online at http://www.progress-energy.com
     Cable television: Time Warner Cable, (919) 467-2800, 1006 S.W. Maynard Road, P.O. Box 126, Cary, N.C. 27511.
     Water and sewer: Town Hall, (919) 552-1408.
     Garbage collection and recycling: Town Hall, (919) 552-1408.