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 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 ...

Applicants needed for Advisory Boards and Commissions

One way residents can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to volunteer to serve on an advisory board or commission. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for the following advisory boards...

Department on Aging to host virtual event on the importance of sleep

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE Mental Wellness Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a virtual presentation, The Importance of Sleep and our Health, on Sept. 22.

It is estimated that 50-70% of Americans experience a...

Orange County to host 2022-27 Master Aging Plan Community Engagement Events

The Orange County Department on Aging, and its Advisory Board, are excited to announce the kick-off of the next Master Aging Plan.   To get started, we will host Community Engagement Drop-in events during October at key locations around the Count...

Fueled by pandemic, homelessness on the rise in Orange County

The number of people experiencing homelessness increased more than 40 percent in Orange County from 2020 to 2021, based on data collected during the annual Point-In-Time count coordinated by the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) in Jan...

Social Justice Activist Anna Richards chosen for Commissioner vacancy

Social justice and community activist Anna Richards was chosen unanimously Thursday night to fill a vacancy on the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Richards was chosen from among four candidates forwarded by the Orange County Democratic Party.

"I...

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...

Greene wins statewide honor for work on Opioid settlement

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene received statewide recognition Aug. 14 when she was named one of five winners of the 2021 North Carolina Outstanding County Commissioner Award by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC).

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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 ...

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...

Indoor mask mandate reinstated for Orange County effective Aug. 11 at 5 pm

With several key COVID metrics experiencing a drastic increase since the end of June, Orange County will reinstate its indoor countywide mask mandate effective 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The mandate will apply to anyone 2 years and older, regardless of...

Animal Services offers grant program to support animal welfare initiatives in Orange County

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. This is the sixth ye...

Orange County Department on Aging 2021 Direct Care Worker Award nominations now open!

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 (nurse aides,...

Animal Services reminds pet owners about heat and hot car dangers

Orange County Animal Services reminds residents to be mindful of pets during the hot temperatures that arrive with summer. Temperatures in our area often climb above ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit during this time of year. Knowing the dangers for pets is ...