Orange County to host presentation on voting safely in the November 2020 election.

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE Policy and Advocacy Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a virtual presentation, Voting Safely in the 2020 Election.

Make sure you make your voice heard and your vote count in the 202...

Department on Aging announces new date for the 2020 Direct Care Worker Awards

Since 2015, Orange County Department on Aging and the community group, Senior Health Advocacy and Resource Partners of Orange County (SHARP) have hosted an annual SHARP Direct Care Worker Awards. This event is in honor of Direct Care Workers (nur...

County Government Academy

Orange County residents interested in learning more about their county government can sign up for the Orange County Government Academy, an intensive course that meets every two weeks from February through June..

Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyAccount bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyAccount. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that th...

Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Offers Residents 35 Ways to Explore the Region

Like it or not, staycations are positioned to be the biggest “travel” trend of summer/fall 2020. Tighter budgets and lingering health concerns are forcing people everywhere to scrap their standard vacation plans.

While a staycation migh...

Orange County announces #MaskUpOCNC Campaign

Orange County is excited to announce the #MaskUpOCNC public health campaign.

The artist-designed poster series and corresponding social media campaign will encourage residents to “mask up” in compliance with state and county mandates.

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Orange County to host presentation on voting safely in the November 2020 election.

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE Policy and Advocacy Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a virtual presentation, Voting Safely in the 2020 Election.

Make sure you make your voice heard and your vote count in the 202...

Orange County awards $5,000 grants to 52 businesses in second round of stimulus funding

Fifty-two small businesses in Orange County received $5,000 grants in the second round of pandemic-related emergency financial assistance approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.

“Small businesses are struggling during this unprecede...

Orange County modifies emergency declaration

Orange County has modified its emergency declaration to adopt the state’s prohibitions on outdoor gatherings as outlined in Executive Order No. 141 issued by Governor Roy Cooper.

Under the terms of EO 141, "Mass Gathering" means an even...

Orange County issues new standards for food-service establishments to go into effect Friday, July 10

With COVID-19 cases rising in Orange County, the county amended its emergency declaration to provide new standards for the onsite consumption of food and beverages at restaurants, private clubs and other food-service establishments.

“Cases in Ora...

DCHC MPO Seeks Comment on 30-Year Plan for Future Transportation Priorities

If you’re interested in the 30-year plan for future highway, bicycle, rail, pedestrian and transit projects for our region, now’s your chance to give your feedback by August 5 on how the process to identify these projects will take pla...

As Contact Tracing is Expanded in Orange County, Community Members are Asked to Answer Their Calls

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. June 12, 2020 – Simply put, contact tracers are disease detectives. Contact tracing is the identification and monitoring of all persons who might have been exposed to a person diagnosed with COVID-19.

If you are COVID-...

Orange County Extends Emergency Declaration, Mandates Face Coverings

Orange County has extended its COVID-19-related state of emergency through Aug. 31 and has mandated the use of face coverings in many situations.

The face covering requirement, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. Friday, June 12, applies to:

• All customers, emp...

Department on Aging announces new date for the 2020 Direct Care Worker Awards

Since 2015, Orange County Department on Aging and the community group, Senior Health Advocacy and Resource Partners of Orange County (SHARP) have hosted an annual SHARP Direct Care Worker Awards. This event is in honor of Direct Care Workers (nur...

DSS Emergency Food Assistance Program

• Eligible recipients must be receiving FNS/SNAP benefits or meet income guidelines.
• Due to limited supplies and to ensure social distancing, appointments will be required. Appointment slots will be issued on the day prior to distribution only, on a first-ca...

ANIMAL SERVICES LAUNCHES PET FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DURING COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 14, 2020) – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) is proud to announce their new Pet Food Assistance Program. This program was created to assist Orange County residents who have lost income and are in need of pet food durin...

DSS food drive to benefit families impacted by COVID-19

Orange County DSS is collecting non-perishable food items at both locations to support those in the community impacted by COVID-19. Need has increased with kids being out of school and families losing income as businesses close or reduce hours.

Donations o...