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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Some county transportation services temporarily suspended due to vehicle shortage

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As of Friday morning, March 31, the majority (18) of Orange County Transportation Services (OCTS) vehicles are out of service and turned in for repairs. This includes our mobility-on-demand vans. Regrettably, OCTS is compelled to temporarily suspend some ...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Sheriff's Office stops issuing pistol permits due to state law changes

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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has stopped processing applications for pistol purchase permits, including those already pending. 

Effective immediately, sheriffs in North Carolina will no longer issue pistol purchase permits. Followi...

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Public Hearing to be held April 4 for Orange County Home Program Annual Action Plan

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Each year, Orange County receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. The County creates an annual plan, the Annual Action Plan, that lays out how HOME funds will b...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Department on Aging to host discussion on water cremation

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The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE End of Life Choices Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a presentation and discussion on Aquamation; What You Need to Know on April 13. 

As advancements and conversations ab...

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Animal Services reminds pet owners about spay and neuter programs

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Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) encourages county residents to take advantage of the department’s spay and neuter programs after a recent influx of several, unwanted litters of puppies.

“It’s unusual for so many puppies t...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Aging to host event on downsizing and decluttering

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The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE Mental Wellness Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend an educational event, Downsizing and Decluttering, on April 4. 

The Project EngAGE Mental Wellness Senior Resource Team w...

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

State Grant to Fund Social Worker Positions at Law Enforcement Agencies in Orange County

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A $1.2 million state grant will enhance how Orange County law enforcement agencies interact with individuals during a mental health crisis.

The grant award from the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services of the N...

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