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    Orange County to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility

    The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE LGBTQ+ Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a virtual documentary screening of The Ties that Bind on March 31. Read on...
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    Orange County buildings to remain closed to public as staff focuses on COVID vaccine distribution

    Staff from many departments, including the Public Library, are playing a crucial role in helping with Orange County’s top priority of vaccinating residents for the pandemic. Dozens of employees have been temporarily reassigned to respond to the pandemic. Read on...
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    Public Transportation Announces On-Demand Ride Service pilot program begins March 5 in Hillsborough

    Orange County Public Transportation is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Orange County MOD (Mobility On Demand), an innovative pilot program that will provide flexible and dynamic transportation service within the Hillsborough service area. Read on...
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    LIEAP program offers assistance with heating bills for low-income households

    The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally funded program that provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills. Households are eligible to sign up for assistance through March 31. Read on...
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    BOCC recognizes March 3 as Day of Reflection on one-year anniversary of first COVID case in NC

    Orange County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution as its March 2 meeting designating March 3 as a Day of Reflection to remember the one-year anniversary of the first diagnosed case of COVID-19 in North Carolina. Read on...
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    2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) For The Orange County Home Program

    Each year, Orange County reports on activities undertaken with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. This annual report is called the Consolidated Annual Performance Report. Read on...
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    Health Department Launches Health Equity Website

    In 2017, a group of Orange County Health Department (OCHD) staff members began a health equity journey to ensure that all members of the community receive health services and support based on their needs and not their race. Read on...
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    Gov. Cooper Announces Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions as North Carolina Trends Stabilize

    As North Carolina’s numbers continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases, Gov. Cooper announced Feb. 25 that the state will carefully ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order No. 195 will take effect Feb. 26 at 5 pm. Read on...
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    Orange County names winners of 2021 Pauli Murray Awards; virtual presentation to be held Feb. 28

    The Orange County Human Relations Commission is holding the 31st Annual Pauli Murray Awards on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 3-5 p.m. via Zoom Webinar. The award is presented annually to an Orange County adult, youth, and/or business. Read on...
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    PreK-12 School Personnel and Childcare Workers Are Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

    Governor Roy Cooper announced Feb. 10 that childcare workers, educators and school personnel in pre-K through grade 12, including private and charter schools, will be eligible to receive a COVID vaccine beginning Feb. 24. Read on...
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    Housing and Community Development and The Chamber recognize outstanding landlords

    The Housing and Community Development Department and The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and the Big Bold Ideas Committee on Housing hosted a free, virtual information session for Orange County landlords and property managers on Feb. 23. Read on...
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    Animal Services Chosen for Life-Saving Cat Pawsitive Pro Program

    The Jackson Galaxy Project, a signature program of Greater Good Charities, has chosen OCAS to participate in Cat Pawsitive Pro, a life-saving initiative that introduces positive-reinforcement-based behavior training and enrichment to shelter cats. Read on...
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    Orange County begins disengagement process with Cardinal Innovations as LME/MCO provider

    On Feb. 16, the Board of County Commissioners approved continuing the process of requesting a change to the organization that administers mental health, traumatic brain injury, substance use & intellectual/developmental disability services in the county. Read on...
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    PreK-12 school personnel and childcare workers become eligible for vaccine Feb. 24

    Gov. Roy Cooper announced Feb. 10 that childcare workers, educators and school personnel in pre-K through grade 12, including private and charter schools, will be eligible to receive a COVID vaccine beginning Feb. 24. Read on...
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  1. Mon Mar. 8

    Human Relations Commission Meeting Regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission ...

  2. Wed Mar. 10

    Climate Change for non-scientists What is Climate Change and do we need to be concer...

  3. Thu Mar. 11

    Big Night In for the Arts Big Night In for the Arts will address the impact ...

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    Human Relations Commission Meeting Regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission ...

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    Human Relations Commission Meeting Regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission ...

  3. Mon Jun. 14

    Human Relations Commission Meeting Regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission ...
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  1. Tue Mar. 9

    BOCC Virtual Work Session Contact the Clerk to the Board at 919-245-4130 for...

  2. Tue Mar. 16

    BOCC Virtual Business Meeting Contact the Clerk to the Board at 919-245-4130 for...

  3. Wed Mar. 17

    Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Please contact Leslie Wilcox (lwilcox@orangecounty...

  4. Wed Mar. 17

    Orange Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting Contact Lisa Pope for observing the virtual meetin...

  5. Wed Mar. 31

    Orange County Partnership for Young Children - Board Meeting

  1. Tue Apr. 6

    BOCC Virtual Business Meeting Contact the Clerk to the Board at 919-245-4130 for...

  2. Tue Apr. 13

    BOCC Virtual Budget Work Session - CIP Contact the Clerk to the Board at 919-245-4130 for...

  3. Wed Apr. 14

    Orange Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting Contact Lisa Pope for observing the virtual meetin...

  4. Mon Apr. 19

    BOCC Legislative Breakfast

  5. Tue Apr. 20

    BOCC Virtual Business Meeting Contact the Clerk to the Board at 919-245-4130 for...
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  1. Orange County Departments continue to offer more services

    Several Orange County departments have expanded the services available to residents. Please check the list below before contacting any department. 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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Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints

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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