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    Orange County Moves to “Safer at Home” Phase Two

    Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that North Carolina will take a cautious step toward Phase Two of its reopening plan, effective at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Phase Two lifts the Stay At Home order and moves the state into a “Safer At Home” posture. Read on...
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    Orange County Parks and Recreation Adjustments Beginning Thursday, May 28

    Orange County Parks and Recreation will make several operational adjustments beginning Thursday, May 28. Read on...
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    Aging Department offers free tax help for low and moderate income taxpayers through VITA program

    The deadline for filing 2019 income taxes is now July 15, 2020. The Orange County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is continuing to assist low and moderate-income taxpayers. Read on...
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    Orange County Health Department, Sheriff’s Office Collaborate on COVID-19 Safety Video

    The Orange County Health Department and the Sheriff’s Office produced a video in English and seven other languages commonly spoken in Orange County. The video is meant to simultaneously educate and reassure the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
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    Orange County Government transitions into Phase 1 of reopening plan

    As Orange County transitions into Phase 1 of Governor Roy Cooper's plan to reopen North Carolina, most county buildings remain closed to the public, but many county departments are increasing access to services or accepting appointments. Read on...
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    Orange County to Begin Phased-in Lifting of Restrictions at 5 p.m. May 8

    Orange County transitioned into Phase 1 of Governor Roy Cooper's re-opening plan on May 8, 2020, with one exception: mass gatherings in Orange County will continue to be limited to 10 people through June 30. Read on...
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    Orange County parks facilities to maintain current status during Phase 1

    Orange County's parks facilities will maintain their current status when the county shifts into the state's Phase 1 recovery plan on Friday at 5 p.m. Some parks will remain open with limited facilities, while other will stay closed. Read on...
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    Orange County Unveils Permit and Inspection Permitting Information Portal

    Orange County recently implemented a new permit tracking/management software system, commonly referred to as the Land Management Central Permitting System (LMCPS), designed to allow various County Departments to utilize the same property & applicant data. Read on...
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    Scam callers using phone numbers linked to Orange County Sheriff's Office

    Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office investigated a fraudulent phone call on Monday. A woman received a call during which the caller identified themselves as a Deputy and advised her that outstanding warrants could be resolved by purchasing gift cards. Read on...
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    Orange County Issues a “Stay at Home” Order to Take Effect March 27

    Orange County issued an amendment to the Declaration of a State of Emergency. The amendment orders the public to Stay at Home to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The Order will take effect on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 6 p.m. Read on...
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    Teens, Stay Physically Apart from Others to Reduce COVID-19 Risk

    Teens, do you know you can transmit COVID-19 to others even without showing symptoms? Although the virus generally causes mild symptoms in youths, people of all ages can spread it and bring it home to others who are at higher risk. Read on...
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    Orange County Health Department Reporting Second COVID-19 Associated Death

    A second Orange County resident has died from complications associated with the virus, COVID-19. The patient was in their 60’s and was a resident at PruittHealth – Carolina Point, one of two long-term care facilities experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19. Read on...
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    Orange County declares State of Emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemic

    Orange County has declared a state of emergency to better enable county emergency and public safety personnel to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration was signed by Penny Rich, Chair of the Board of Commissioners, and takes effect immediately. Read on...
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    Animal Services provides guidance for pets during COVID-19 pandemic

    Animal Services is providing an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it relates to companion animals. To date, COVID-19 is a result of person-to-person transmission and there is no evidence that companion animals can spread the disease. Read on...
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    CANCELLED Veterans Service Officer Appointments @ Passmore Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...

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    CANCELLED Veterans Services Officer Appointments @ Seymour Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...

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

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    CANCELLED Veterans Services Officer Appointments @ Seymour Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...

  2. Tue Jun. 9

    Welcome to Medicare! Are you turning 65, and eligible for Medicare? Do ...

  3. Wed Jun. 10

    Aging Voice Workshop As you age, your voice may start to change. Vocal ...
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    Historic Preservation Commission Contact: Peter Sandbeck

  2. Wed May 27

    Board of Health Contact: Latoya Strange

  3. Thu May 28

    Orange County Climate Council Meetings are open to the public to attend. There ...

  4. Thu May 28

    BOCC Budget Work Session Contact: Donna Baker

  5. Tue Jun. 2

    BOCC Regular Meeting Contact: Donna Baker

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    Parks and Recreation Council Contact: Lynn Hecht

  2. Wed Jun. 3

    Orange County Planning Board Contact: Perdita Holtz

  3. Thu Jun. 4

    BOCC Budget Public Hearing Contact: Donna Baker

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    Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Contact: Rebekah Rapoza

  5. Mon Jun. 8

    Human Relations Commission Contact: Tara May
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  1. Cedar Grove School and Schley Grange Hall listed on National Register

    The Orange County Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the addition of two significant mid-20th century historic properties to the National Register of Historic Places--The Cedar Grove School and the Schley Grange Hall. Read on...
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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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