Orange County to host community yard sale on June 8

Orange County Department on Aging and the Friends of the Jerry M. Passmore Center invite the public to a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

It is going to be HUGE! Join us for this multi-vendor yard sale and come prepare...

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Main Library to host gaming tourney June 8

Which of these games would you like to play? 

• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• Dragon Ball FighterZ
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Follow the link to the Google Survey and let us know, http://bit.ly/GamingTourneyJune2019 

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Make your voice heard on public transit's future in Orange County

The Draft Fiscal Year 2020 Durham and Orange County Work Plans are now available for comment through May 30, 2019. These work plans are derived from the multi-county transit plans. The fiscal year runs from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.This process...

Read Down Your Fines

It's spring and so it's time to read down any fines you may have accrued at the Orange County Public Library.

From Sunday, April 7 until Saturday, June 1 you can reduce fines by $2.00 for every 15 minutes you read. Come to one of our three locations, selec...

Celebration for completion of sewer project at Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood

The community is invited to an event at 6 p.m. Monday, June 3, to celebrate the completion of 3.5 miles of sewer service for the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood. The event will take place at the RENA Community Center, 101 Edgar Road.

The June 3 celebrati...

Orange County Animal Services to host 10th Open House on June 1

Orange County Animal Services will be hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, June 1, 2019, from noon – 4 p.m.

The event will feature tours of the facility, various activities for families and children, delicious refreshments, and more. CLAWS,...

Orange County announces closings for Memorial Day observance

Orange County Government will be closed on Monday,  May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Please note the following service exceptions:

Animal Services

Animal Services will check the after-hours drop off. For Animal Control emergencies during this...

Orange County Chair orders county flags flown at half-staff to honor former Sheriff Pendergrass

Orange County Chair Penny Rich has ordered flags at county buildings to be flown at half-staff for the remainder of the week in honor of former Orange County Sheriff Albert “Lindy” Pendergrass, who died Sunday. He was 83 years old.

A na...

Orange County to host community yard sale on June 8

Orange County Department on Aging and the Friends of the Jerry M. Passmore Center invite the public to a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

It is going to be HUGE! Join us for this multi-vendor yard sale and come prepare...

Manager unveils 2019-20 spending proposal to start budget process

Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley unveiled her 2019-20 budget proposal on Thursday, May 2, during a regular meeting of the Orange County Board of Commissioners. State law mandates the board adopt a balanced budget before June 30.

Her proposed spendin...

Orange County issues statement regarding enforcement of content neutral flag ordinance

Orange County released the following statement on Friday, May 17, regarding enforcement of a content neutral flag ordinance that was adopted on May 15, 2018.

On May 15, 2018 the Orange County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to requests from the public, ad...

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...

Orange County sells Limited Obligation Bonds to finance its FY 2018-19 Capital Investment Program

Orange County sold its Series 2019A Limited Obligation Bonds (LOBs) on May 15 and achieved a true interest cost (TIC) of 2.46% from the underwriting firms of FTN Financial and Robert W. Baird & Co. The TIC was well within the County’s capita...

County departments to relocate due to repair project at Link Building

The Orange County Human Resources Department will move to the third floor of the West Campus Office Building (131 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough) on Monday, and will remain there for the next year due to unexpected repairs at the Link Building. The entire...

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...

Orange County Inspector earns rare distinction from state qualification board

Orange County Building Safety Official Russell Williams received his fifth level III Standard Inspection Certification on April 23, 2019, from the NC Code Officials Qualification Board.

Only 271 Inspectors have ever achieved level III certifications in all...

CELEBRATE National Library week: Read Down your Fines

It's spring and so it's time to read down any fines you may have accrued at the Orange County Public Library.

From Sunday, April 7 until Saturday, June 1 you can reduce fines by $2.00 for every 15 minutes you read. Come to one of our three locations, selec...

Which Game Should We Play?

• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• Dragon Ball FighterZ
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Follow the link to the Google Survey and let us know, http://bit.ly/GamingTourneyJune2019 

Read Down Your Fines is Back!

It’s spring and so it’s time to read down any fines you may have accrued at the Orange County Public Library.

From Sunday, April 7 until Friday, May 31 you can reduce fines by $2.00 for every 15 minutes you read. Come to one of our thre...