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    Health Department to offer free COVID tests daily beginning Oct. 26

    Orange County Health Department will offer free daily COVID tests beginning Monday, Oct. 26. Tests will be available at the Whitted Human Services Building (300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Read on...
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    Housing and Community Development receives HOPE grant to help with rent, utilities during pandemic

    The Department of Housing and Community Development has received a $797,133 grant from the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency to provide rent and utility assistance to county residents experiencing housing distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
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    Orange County seeking experienced professional to lead Emergency Management department

    Orange County desires to hire an experienced, forward-thinking, approachable, creative, and team-oriented Emergency Management professional who brings a verifiable record of accomplishments and can build and improve processes. Read on...
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    Public Transportation options available for voters who need a ride to the polls

    Need a ride to the polls? Orange County Transportation Services and Chapel Hill Transit have you covered. Read on...
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    Early Voting Starts This Week in Orange County with Changes due to COVID-19

    Early voting starts Oct. 15 and continues through Oct. 31 in Orange County with a key difference this year due to the coronavirus pandemic: The Orange County Board of Elections Office will not serve as an early voting site. Read on...
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    Health Department Urges the Community to Make a Plan to Get a Flu Shot

    The Orange County Health Department is urging community members to protect themselves, their families and those around them by getting vaccinated against Influenza as the county enters flu season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
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    Take advantage of the Medicare Annual Election Period from Oct. 15-Dec. 7, and you may save money

    The Orange County Department on Aging and the N. C. Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) invite Medicare beneficiaries to review their 2021 Medicare Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. Read on...
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    Health Department Offers Guidance on Celebrating Halloween Safely During a Pandemic

    Halloween is typically celebrated in ways that include prolonged and repeated contact with non-household members. This year, because of COVID-19, it is important to plan early and identify safer alternatives. Read on...
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    Elections Department releases video about safety precautions taken for election

    The Orange County Board of Elections, in conjunction with the Orange County Health Department, Public Libraries and Community Relations Department, has created a video about the voting process for the upcoming Presidential election. Read on...
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    Orange County Moves into Phase 3 of State’s Reopening Plan

    Orange County will align with Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order taking North Carolina into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, effective at 5 p.m. Oct. 2. Read on...
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    Orange County Community Climate Action Grant –– Applications Now Open for FY20-21 Round

    The application period for Orange County’s Community Climate Action Fund are now open for the FY20-21 Funding round. The process for soliciting and selecting projects to receive funding this year is being conducted through a formal grant program. Read on...
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    Orange County releases FAQ on proposed RTLP zoning application

    Orange County staff prepared a Frequently Asked Questions in response to residents’ questions and comments regarding the proposed Research Triangle Logistics Park (RTLP) Master Plan Development Conditional Zoning (MPD-CZ) District application. Read on...
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    Tax Department reminds property owners about tax payments

    With so many changes in our daily routines brought about by the pandemic, the Orange County Tax Office wants to remind residents of the available options for paying property taxes, which became due on Sept. 1. Read on...
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    Orange County, North Carolina Takes Another Step Forward in Reopening

    Following the state’s lead, Orange County will move into Governor Roy Cooper's Phase 2.5 of the statewide reopening plan at 5 p.m. today, Sept. 4, with a few exceptions. Read on...
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    Orange County extends state of emergency through Oct. 31, 2020

    Orange County has extended the State of Emergency through and including October 31, 2020. This extension is an important procedural action that allows governing bodies to continue to meet virtually. Read on...
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    Board of Elections encourages voters to submit absentee requests early

    Orange County voters interested in Absentee Voting By Mail are encouraged to make their request well before the deadline due to anticipated high demand, said Orange County Elections Director Rachel Raper. Read on...
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    Veterans Service Officer Appointments @ Passmore Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...

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    Veterans Service Officer Appointments @ Passmore Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...

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    Veterans Service Officer Appointments @ Passmore Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...

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    Veterans Service Officer Appointments @ Passmore Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...
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  1. Wed Oct. 28

    Historic Preservation Commission Contact: Peter Sandbeck

  2. Wed Oct. 28

    Board of Health Contact: Latoya Strange

  3. Tue Nov. 3

    Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Contact: Autumn Cox

  4. Tue Nov. 3

    Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Contact: Autumn Cox

  5. Wed Nov. 4

    Parks and Recreation Council Contact: Beth Young (byoung@orangecountync.gov) fo...

  1. Wed Nov. 4

    Orange County Planning Board Contact: Perdita Holtz

  2. Thu Nov. 5

    BOCC Business Meeting Contact: David Hunt for login instructions

  3. Mon Nov. 9

    Human Relations Commission Contact: Tara May

  4. Mon Nov. 9

    CANCELED - Orange County Board of Adjustment Contact: Michael Harvey

  5. Mon Nov. 9

    Commission for the Environment Contact: Christian Hirni
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  1. Diverse group begins long-term recovery planning effort for COVID-19

    The COVID-19 pandemic has been unsettling to all facets of life in Orange County. Several groups and sectors have been hit particularly hard. As a result, the Orange County Board of Commissioners created a Long-Term Recovery Group. Read on...
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Staycation Ideas for fun with family

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  2. Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, N.C.

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  3. Il Palio Restaurant At Siena Hotel

    Il Palio Restaurant At Siena Hotel

  4. Eno River Suspension Bridge

    Eno River Suspension Bridge

  5. Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C.

    Andy Griffith Museum

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Orange County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities. To learn more, or file a complaint, go to The Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint Page.

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Condado de Orange no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades. Para obtener más información o para presentar una queja, visite: The Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint Page.

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