Local leaders release joint statement on Greene Tract To the Orange County Community

Thank you for engaging with us as Orange County, Carrboro and Chapel Hill collaborate to plan for the future of the 104-acre Greene Tract and the permanent preservation of a 60-acre Headwaters Preserve. As you may be aware, the three governments have join...

Two grants. One goal. Reduce barriers to library use.

The Orange County Public Library is pleased to announce it has received two grants totaling $62,343 to reduce barriers to library use. The library will use the funds to purchase a mobile app and contact-less self-checkout machines, Chromebooks for at-home...

Orange County, Chapel Hill & Carrboro to hold Open House for Greene Tract

Greene Tract Community Open House

Please join us for a Community Open House on the future of the Greene Tract. Two opportunities to participate are scheduled:

• First meeting: In-Person Sunday, Nov. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the RENA Community Center lo...

Boosters for All Vaccines Available Now

To strengthen and extend protections against severe illness, North Carolinians who have been fully vaccinated with the?Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines may now be eligible to receive a booster dose.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Cent...

Orange County, Carrboro and Chapel Hill outside agencies funding process opens

Each year, Orange County, the Town of Carrboro and the Town of Chapel Hill invite program funding requests from nonprofit providers (outside agencies) to support delivery of vital community services. The County and Towns administer a common application wi...

Animal Services needs homes for working barn cats

Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) needs to find homes for cats that are part of their Working Barn Cat initiative. These cats are currently housed at the Animal Services Center in Chapel Hill, NC, and they are not quite social enough to be adopted thro...

Board of Commissioners approve new Longtime Homeowner Assistance program

Orange County will launch a new Longtime Homeowner Assistance (LHA) program on Oct. 8 to provide property tax bill assistance to help people stay in their homes. The Orange County Board of Commissioners initiated the LHA Program on June 15, 2021, by alloc...

Farnan promoted to Orange County Fire Marshal

After an extensive search and recruitment process, Orange County named Elizabeth Farnan as the new Fire Marshal for Orange County. She officially began her duties Sept. 25.

Farnan, who was appointed Acting Fire Marshal in July, began her career in 1994 as ...

Pfizer Booster Shots Available for High-Risk Groups

To strengthen and extend protections against severe illness, North Carolinians at high risk for serious illness or exposure who have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine for six months or more can now receive a COVID-19 booster shot.The Centers f...

Orange County receives application for development of Efland Industrial Park

On Sept. 15, 2021, staff accepted for review a non-residential Zoning Compliance Permit (ZCP) application and site plan proposing the development of the Efland Industrial Park. The project case number is SPR21-0006. The plan is for 886,240 square feet of ...

Orange County Mobile Vaccine Team Available for Home Vaccinations

In an effort to ensure that all community members have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, the Orange County Mobile Vaccine Team is ready to vaccinate people who are homebound or are otherwise unable to travel to a vaccine clinic.

Orange County Health Director...

Orange County ready to help residents facing eviction

Orange County residents and families facing eviction can seek assistance through the Orange County Housing Helpline and the Eviction Diversion Program.The Housing Helpline connects people with eviction diversion, homeless services and other resources. Con...

Orange County Emergency Declaration extended indefinitely

With hospitalizations increasing and the Delta variant spreading, Orange County has extended the local COVID-19 related State of Emergency declaration indefinitely, The extension went into effect Friday, July 23, at 5 p.m.

Orange County's percent positive ...

Board of Commissioners approve new Longtime Homeowner Assistance program

Orange County will launch a new Longtime Homeowner Assistance (LHA) program on Oct. 8 to provide property tax bill assistance to help people stay in their homes. The Orange County Board of Commissioners initiated the LHA Program on June 15, 2021, by alloc...