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Department on Aging to host Transgender Health Event on May 4

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE LGBTQ+ Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a virtual presentation on, Transgender Health on May 4.

According to the Human Rights Campaign, the United States is estimated to have more...

Orange County Health Department administers 10,000th first dose of COVID vaccine

The Orange County Health Department marked a milestone in its fight with COVID-19 on Thursday when it administered its 10,000^th first dose of a COVID vaccine.“This is a big day for the Orange County Health Department,” said Health Dire...

Orange County to host Implicit Bias Event

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE Mental Wellness Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a virtual presentation, Understanding and Moving Beyond Implicit Bias on April 27.

Join us for an informative and authentic presen...

Orange County helping sponsor events on surviving sexual assault and helping with reentry

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has declared April as Second Chance Month to recognize the hurdles many formerly incarcerated people face as they reacclimate to society.

Several virtual events are being held this month to bring greater awareness to the issu...

All adults in North Carolina now eligible to receive COVID vaccine

As of Wednesday, April 7, all adults 16 and over in North Carolina are eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. To register with OCHD complete the Vaccine Interest Form (VIF) at https://redcap.link/OCHDvax or call ...

Animal Services receives grant from Petco Love to fund kitten foster program

Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) is proud to announce that they have received a grant from Petco Love to fund their kitten foster program.

The grant amount received from Petco Love is $25,000. This grant will be used to provide needed medications, vac...

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) extended through May 6

VITA is an Orange County Volunteer Connect 55+ (VC 55+) volunteer program that provides FREE Federal and NC state income tax preparation to eligible individuals with low-to-moderate income, regardless of age or county of residence. The IRS and NC Departme...

State advises providers to follow federal pause on use of Johnson & Johnson during review

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) sent a message to health care providers around the state advising that they follow the federal recommendation to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine while the Centers ...

Tax Office has completed the 2021 Revaluation

Property Value Notices have been mailed and should be received by March 31, 2021, and reflect the value of your property as of Jan. 1, 2021. If you have not received your Revaluation Notice by the 31^st, contact our office for a duplicate copy.A revaluatio...

Economic Development provides almost $1M in assistance to small businesses, farmers during pandemic

Orange County Economic Development awarded 188 grants totaling almost $1 million to local businesses and farmers from various financial assistance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several county agencies and staff collaborated in this year-long effor...

While COVID-19 Restrictions are Easing, Mask Mandate and Other Safety Protocols Remain in Effect

Governor Roy Cooper announced lifting some restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Executive Order 204, which will take effect Friday, March 26 at 5 p.m. and is set to expire on April 30. 

Executive Order No. 204 has three ...

Orange County HOME Consortium seeking public input on draft Annual Action Plan

The Orange County HOME Consortium is seeking public input on the draft Annual Action Plan for the FY 2021-22 HOME Program. Each year, Orange County receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Investment ...

BOCC names new Agriculture Center after longtime agent Bonnie B. Davis

The Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to name the new Orange County Environmental Agriculture Center after Bonnie B. Davis, a longtime extension agent in Orange County, during its March 16 business meeting.

Davis worked with the extens...