Orange County to host Brain Health Academy

The Orange County Department on Aging is proud to present the Brain Health Academy, a six-week educational program on achieving a healthy lifestyle and overall brain health.

The Academy will take place at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill from 6:30 – 8:30 ...

Local athletes win at National Senior Games

Fifteen local athletes participated in the National Senior Games competition held in Albuquerque, NM, on June 14-25, 2019. They were 15 of 492 North Carolina athletes to attend Nationals which had nearly 14,000 athletes from across the country.

Athletes in...

Orange County announces recipients of 2019 Direct Care Worker Outstanding Service Awards

Orange County Department on Aging and the Senior Health Advocacy and Resource Partners of Orange County (SHARP) honored 31 individuals for their outstanding service in long-term care on May 9 during the SHARP Direct Care Worker Award ceremony.

This event r...

The Animal Services Department

is responsible for Animal Control and Animal Sheltering activities within Orange County. Its mission is to meet the needs of residents by working with volunteers and other partners to deliver cost-effective and integrated sheltering and animal control ser...

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..

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Applicants Needed for Orange County Advisory Boards

One major way citizens can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to volunteer to serve on the various advisory boards and commissions.

Currently there are openings on the following advisory boards and commissions.

• Adult Care Home Communit...

Orange County Animal Services reminds pet owners to exercise caution during hot weather

Orange County Animal Services reminds residents to be mindful of pets during the hot temperatures that arrive with our summer season. This weekend, temperatures in our area will reach 90 degrees. Knowing the dangers for pets is a critical part of responsi...

Joint meeting with Orange County affordable housing agencies on Aug. 27

The Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative invites the public to a joint meeting with the Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 5:30 – 7:15 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library in Meeting...

Tax Office announces new web-based services

Orange County taxpayers and residents now have more information about their property at their fingertips, thanks to two new initiatives from the Orange County Tax Office.

Property Record Card (PRC) allows visitors to review data on record for your property...

Aging Department to host Brain Health Academy

The Orange County Department on Aging is proud to present the Brain Health Academy, a six-week educational program on achieving a healthy lifestyle and overall brain health.

The Academy will take place at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill from 6:30 – 8:30 ...

Library card sign-up month promises time with local authors

The Orange County Public Library announces a new twist on National Library Card Sign-up Month. Anyone who signs up for or renews a library card between September 1-30, will be entered into a drawing to have tea with Lee Smith or an ice cream sundae with J...

Board of Elections seeking public comment on proposed precinct changes

To improve the Election Day voting experience for Orange County residents, the Board of Elections is considering several changes to precinct lines in Orange County.

"Pursuant to Session Law 2019-16, the Orange County Board of Elections has taken up an...

Coordinated rescue mission finds missing Chapel Hill woman alive

A coordinated effort led by Orange County Emergency Services and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office resulted in a happy ending in the search for a missing Chapel Hill woman. More than 300 people from 36 different agencies, including trained pers...

Animal Services offers grant program

Orange County Animal Services is offering The Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant, a program to support animal welfare initiatives and projects in Orange County, thanks to a generous donation from Friends of Orange County Animal Shelter for that purpose. Thi...

Elusive emu evades capture, becomes international sensation

A wandering emu has eluded capture for weeks in Orange County, staying steps ahead of efforts to corral the flightless bird.

Orange County Animal Services Director Bob Marotto says Animal Control officers respond to sightings of the emu as they are reporte...

OCES offers tips for those working outside in extreme heat

The National Weather Service is advising that the heat index could be more than 100 degrees this throughout this week. For residents who must work outdoors, it is important to pay attention to the heat index and how hot it will "feel" at a given...

Process for Allocating ¼ cent Tax Increase Dedicated to Climate Change Mitigation

The Board of Orange County Commissioners (BOCC) have received several communications asking how the quarter-cent property tax increase dedicated to Climate Change Mitigation will be allocated. The BOCC directed the County Manager as part of their approval...

Orange County Animal Services reminds pet owners to exercise caution during hot weather

Orange County Animal Services reminds residents to be mindful of pets during the hot temperatures that arrive with our summer season. This weekend, temperatures in our area will reach 90 degrees. Knowing the dangers for pets is a critical part of responsi...

Watch for I-40/85 Lane Closures During Road Work in Alamance, Orange Counties

BURLINGTON (NC DOT PRESS RELEASE) -- Resurfacing work will require overnight lane closures for several months along Interstate 40/85 in Alamance and Orange counties.

Starting Sunday night, May 12, resurfacing operations will begin on I-40/85 between N.C. 5...

It's School Time!

Libraries offer materials and experiences that foster a life-long love of learning. As such, we are part of the Orange County community's educational ecosystem. In addition we provide special no-fine accounts to school students and staff. 

Student...

Library Offers Chance to Meet Lee Smith or John Claude Bemis

The Orange County Public Library announces a new twist on National Library Card Sign-up Month. Anyone who signs up for or renews a library card September 1-30 will be entered into a drawing to have tea with Lee Smith or an ice cream sundae with John Claud...

Preservation at the Library

So, here in Orange County, we love our history and it's a rich one at that. We're home to the nation's first public university. Hillsborough was a hotbed of activity during the Revolutionary War. And, we have farms dating back 200+ years. 

Part of...

We've Redecorated

On the 2nd floor of the Main Library, we have computers, printers, and copiers -- all the tools you need to get work done! Over the last couple of weeks, we've made some changes to the layout of our public computer terminal area. The changes allow custome...

Orange County Announces Bi-annual Job Fair

Orange County, NC- Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS), along with Regional Workforce Development & NC Vocational Rehabilitation, will host the Fall 2019 Job and Trade Fair on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

The job fa...