Holly Ridge, NC
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- Planning & zoning
- Development projects
- Roads & infrastructure
- Housing
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Holly RidgeNC averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $346,795 +2.4% yr/yr · +36.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2010–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2025-11-04
Pirooz (Pete) Parnian ✓ 600 · Dorothy Royal 351 · Write-In (Miscellaneous)
City Council 2025-11-04
Pamala Hall ✓ 583 · Brandon Longo ✓ 450 · Gregory Hines ✓ 442 · Joseph Correia 425 · Jeff Barton 375 · Richard Royal 338
City Council 2023-11-07
Joshua Patti ✓ 378 · Aaron Ritter ✓ 372 · Phil Misciagno ✓ 336 · Chelsea Kurtz 177 · Pamala Hall 142 · Dexter Sholar 114
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
Council to vote on rezoning 12 acres on US Hwy 17S from residential to commercial
The Holly Ridge Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to rezone two vacant parcels totaling approximately 12 acres from R-20 residential to Commercial. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval, citing alignment with the town's comprehensive plan for commercial development along major roadways. The agenda also includes a discussion on a resolution to change how Town Council members are elected, moving to a district-based system.
- Public hearing and vote on rezoning Parcels #029737 and #011175 (approx. 12 acres) on US Hwy 17S from R-20 to Commercial (C).
- Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2026-15, which would set a date for a public hearing on amending the Town Charter to elect Council members by district.
- Possible appointment of Rachel Essary to the Beautification Committee for a term expiring February 2028.
- Approval of tax refunds totaling $367.70.
- Closed session to discuss real property acquisition terms and personnel matters.
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404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
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Pete Parnian
Mayor
Pamala Hall
Mayor Pro-Tem
Greg Hines
Councilmember
Phil Misciagno
Councilmember
Brandon Longo
Councilmember
Jeff Barton
Councilmember
Town of Holly Ridge
212 N. Dyson Street
Holly Ridge, North Carolina 28445
Telephone (910) 329-7081
Fax (910) 329-1593
Heather Reynolds, CMC
Town Manager
Margaret Stiltner Richmond
Town Clerk
1.
Call to Order
2.
Invocation by Bobby Owings of The Gathering Surf City and Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of Agenda
4.
Mayor Parnian Opening Remarks, Special Presentations, and Public Comments
A.
Mayor Parnian Opening Comments
B.
Onslow County Alliance (Formerly JOED), Ms. Melissa Brandt, Chief Executive Officer
C.
Persons Wishing to Address the Town Council
5.
Public Hearings
A. Discussion and Possible Approval of a Zoning Map Amendment submitted by Danny Ottaway
for two Parcels located along US Hwy 17S and identified as Parcels #029737 (Map #734-48) (7.18
acres) and #011175 (Map #734-49) (4.7 acres) to rezone from R-20 to Commercial (C).
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Motion to go into Public Hearing
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Public Comments/Discussion
Recommendation: Action to Approve the Zoning Map Amendment submitted by Danny Ottaway to
Rezone two Parcels located along US Hwy 17S and identified as Parcels #029737 (Map #734-48)
(7.18 acres) and #011175 (Map #734-49) (4.7 acres) to rezone from R-20 to Commercial.
6.
Town Manager Report
7.
Con …
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue May 11, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed May 19, 2027 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Aug 18, 2027 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Wed Sep 15, 2027 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
Tue Oct 12, 2027 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Branding and Marketing Committee to review town communication and business list
The Branding and Marketing Committee will meet to discuss town communication methods and identify gaps or opportunities. The committee is also scheduled to review the Master Business List.
- Review of Town Communication Methods
- Review of Master Business List
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Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
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Committee Agenda
Town of Holly Ridge
Town Hall - Council Chambers
Holly Ridge, North Carolina, 28445
Telephone (910) 329-7081
Fax (910) 329-1593
Branding and Marketing Committee
October 21, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Heather Reynolds
Town Manager
Margaret Richmond
Town Clerk
1.
Call to Order
2.
Attendance
3.
Consent Agenda
a.
Approval of the Following Meeting Minutes
i.
September 19, 2026
4.
Old Business
a.
Review of Town Communication Methods and Identify Gaps/ Opportunities
5.
New Business
a.
Review Master Business List
6.
Additional Committee Updates
7.
Public Comment
8.
Adjournment
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
General
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30
Holly Ridge Town Council
404 Sound Road, Holly Ridge
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
General
Address Here, Holly Ridge
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
General
Town Council to discuss ordinance for a new city pool
The Holly Ridge Town Council will hold a meeting to review department reports and committee updates. The agenda includes a discussion regarding an ordinance for a new city pool.
- Ordinance for New City Pool
- Department Head Reports
- Committee Reports
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Town Hall Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
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Holly Ridge Town Council Agenda
Pete Parnian
Mayor
Pamala Hall
Mayor Pro-Tem
Greg Hines
Councilmember
Phil Misciagno
Councilmember
Brandon Longo
Councilmember
Jeff Barton
Councilmember
Town of Holly Ridge
Town Hall Council Chambers
Holly Ridge, North Carolina,
Telephone (910) 329-7081
Fax (910) 329-1593
Holly Ridge Town Council
September 22, 2026
5:30-6:30
Heather Reynolds
Town Manager
Margaret Richmond
Town Clerk
1.
Call to Order
2.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of Agenda
4.
Mayor Parnian Opening Remarks, Special Presentations, and Public Comments
A.
Mayor Parnian Opening Comments
B.
Special Guest/Presentations
C.
Persons Wishing to Address the Town Council
5.
Public Hearings
6.
Town Manager Report
7.
Consent Agenda:
(Any item may be removed for separate discussion or scheduled at the next regular meeting)
A.
Department Head Reports
1.
Finance Department
2.
Police Department
3.
Community Development Report
4.
Parks & Recreation Report
B.
Committee Reports
1.
Planning Board
2.
Board of Adjustment
3.
ONWASA
Holly Ridge Town Council Agenda
4.
Bee City Committee
5.
Friends of the Park Committee
6.
Beautification Committee
7.
Unified Development Ordinance Report
8.
Branding and Marketing Committee
8.
Old Business
9.
New Business
A.
Ordinance for New City Pool
10. Persons Wishing to Address the Town Coun …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 17:30
Branding and Marketing Committee
Branding committee to discuss communications, vote on new member
The Holly Ridge Branding and Marketing Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss community communication priorities and standards, and consider a vote on the committee position for new member Krysta Cathey. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the communications discussion and the potential vote.
- Discuss community communication priorities and standards
- Discuss and possibly vote on committee position for new member Krysta Cathey
- Approve minutes from June 24, 2026 and July 15, 2026
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Town Hall - Council Chambers, Holly Ridge
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Committee Agenda
Town of Holly Ridge
Town Hall - Council Chambers
Holly Ridge, North Carolina, 28445
Telephone (910) 329-7081
Fax (910) 329-1593
Branding and Marketing Committee
September 16, 2026
5:30-6:30
Heather Reynolds
Town Manager
Margaret Richmond
Town Clerk
1.
Call to Order
2.
Attendance
3.
Approval of Agenda
a.
Approval of the Following Minutes
i.
June 24, 2026
ii.
July 15, 2026
4.
Old Business
a.
Discuss Community Communication Priorities and Standards
5.
New Business
a.
Discuss and possibly vote on the Committee position for new member Krysta Cathey
6.
Additional Committee Updates
7.
Public Comment
8.
Adjournment
Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 18:00
General
212 Dyson St., Holly Ridge
🌐 County-level context (Onslow County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2023)
Adults with low literacy17.2% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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