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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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    Safer CPR during a Pandemic: Orange County EMS to add LUCAS-3 Chest Compression Systems

    Orange County Emergency Services has added five Stryker LUCAS-3 Chest Compression Systems to provide for safer and higher quality response to emergency calls that require Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). 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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    County appoints members to Broadband Task Force

    The Orange County Board of Commissioners filled the five public openings on its new Orange County Broadband Task Force at its Feb. 2 business meeting. The appointed members are: Vasu Kilaru, Paul Cardillo, Todd Broucksou, Patricia Hull and Terri Buckner. 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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    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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    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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    Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Give COVID-19 Vaccines in Groundbreaking Program

    Nearly a year into the pandemic, vaccination has proved to be a logistical challenge for many local governments. Many struggle to find qualified personnel to administer vaccines. In order to meet this challenge, Orange County took an innovative approach. Read on...
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    Orange County Community Climate Action Grant program awards funds to six projects

    The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved six projects on Feb. 2 to receive funding from the Orange County Community Climate Action Grant program for 2020-21. Read on...
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    Orange County Health Department Recognizes Local Businesses with Contest

    The Health Department would like to recognize local businesses that have been vigilant in ensuring that their staff and customers feel safe, secure and well-served during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents will be able to vote to choose the winners. Read on...
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  1. Mon Feb. 1 - Sat Feb. 27

    Valentine Adoption Special! NAME YOUR PRICE for all adoptable pets during the ...

  2. Sun Feb. 28

    Pauli Murray Awards Ceremony (Virtual) The Orange County Human Relations Commission will ...

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    31st Annual Pauli Murray Awards Ceremony The Pauli Murray Award is presented annually by th...

  1. Wed Mar. 3

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

  2. Mon Mar. 8

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

  3. Wed Mar. 10

    Climate Change for non-scientists What is Climate Change and do we need to be concer...
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    BOCC Virtual Business Meeting Contact the Clerk to the Board at 919-245-4130 for...

  2. Tue Mar. 9

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

  3. Tue Mar. 16

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

  4. Wed Mar. 17

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

  5. Wed Mar. 31

    Orange County Partnership for Young Children - Board Meeting

  1. Wed Apr. 21

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

  2. Wed Apr. 21

    Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) Contact: Nishith Trivedi (ntrivedi@orangecountync....

  3. Wed May 19

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

  4. Wed May 26

    Orange County Partnership for Young Children - Board Meeting

  5. Wed Jun. 16

    Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Please contact Leslie Wilcox (lwilcox@orangecounty...
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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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    Il Palio Restaurant At Siena Hotel

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    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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