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    Orange County Department on Aging to host presentation on end-of-life options

    The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE End of Life Choices Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a virtual presentation, End of Life Autonomy: Making Choices that are Right for You on Oct. 14. Read on...
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    Orange County to host virtual summit on 2020 Transit Plan

    Orange County Planning, with the help of the consulting group, Renaissance Planning, Inc., will host an on-line Transit Summit on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, from 5-8 p.m. Information on how to participate is available on the project website. Read on...
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    Orange County Community Climate Action Grant –– Applications Now Open for FY20-21 Round

    The application period for Orange County’s Community Climate Action Fund are now open for the FY20-21 Funding round. The process for soliciting and selecting projects to receive funding this year is being conducted through a formal grant program. Read on...
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    Orange Sheriff appointed Vice Chair of Governor's Crime Commission

    This week, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper appointed Orange County Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood as vice chair of the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC). Governor Cooper originally appointed Sheriff Blackwood to the Commission in 2017. Read on...
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    Elections Department releases video about safety precautions taken for election

    The Orange County Board of Elections, in conjunction with the Orange County Health Department, Public Libraries and Community Relations Department, has created a video about the voting process for the upcoming Presidential election. Read on...
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    Animal Services launches veterinary care assistance program

    Orange County Animal Services announces their new Veterinary Care Assistance Program. This program was created to assist Orange County residents having difficulties affording veterinary care, especially due to challenges during COVID-19. Read on...
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    Group seeking comments on final US 15-501 Corridor Study

    The Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) is requesting comments from the public on the final US 15-501 Corridor Study. Comments can be submitted through October 15 through a variety of methods. Read on...
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    Tax Department reminds property owners about tax payments

    With so many changes in our daily routines brought about by the pandemic, the Orange County Tax Office wants to remind residents of the available options for paying property taxes, which became due on Sept. 1. Read on...
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    Orange County, North Carolina Takes Another Step Forward in Reopening

    Following the state’s lead, Orange County will move into Governor Roy Cooper's Phase 2.5 of the statewide reopening plan at 5 p.m. today, Sept. 4, with a few exceptions. Read on...
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    Orange County releases FAQ on proposed RTLP zoning application

    Orange County staff prepared a Frequently Asked Questions in response to residents’ questions and comments regarding the proposed Research Triangle Logistics Park (RTLP) Master Plan Development Conditional Zoning (MPD-CZ) District application. Read on...
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    Notice Of Public Hearing on county Application For CDBG-CV funds for Emergency Housing Assistance

    Orange County plans to apply to the North Carolina Department of Commerce for $900,000 in Federal Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds, which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated to the State. Read on...
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    Barrier breaking Emergency Services Director announces retirement

    Dinah Jeffries, who became the first woman and first person of color to serve as Orange County Emergency Services Director, announced in July she would retire on Jan. 1, 2021. She has worked for Orange County for 37 years. Read on...
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    Board of Elections issues guidance for UNC students impacted by UNC return to online classes

    UNC students who are registered to vote in Orange County will need to plan appropriately for any change in their address, said Orange County Board of Elections Director Rachel Raper. Read on...
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    Orange County extends state of emergency through Oct. 31, 2020

    Orange County has extended the State of Emergency through and including October 31, 2020. This extension is an important procedural action that allows governing bodies to continue to meet virtually. Read on...
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    Board of Elections encourages voters to submit absentee requests early

    Orange County voters interested in Absentee Voting By Mail are encouraged to make their request well before the deadline due to anticipated high demand, said Orange County Elections Director Rachel Raper. Read on...
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    Price earns statewide honor from NCACC

    Orange County Vice Chair Renee Price was honored as the North Carolina County Commissioner of the Year by the N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) on Aug. 15 during the association’s virtual annual conference. Read on...
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    Orange County modifies emergency declaration

    Orange County has modified its emergency declaration to adopt the state’s prohibitions on outdoor gatherings as outlined in Executive Order No. 141 issued by Governor Roy Cooper. Read on...
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    Department on Aging announces new date for the 2020 Direct Care Worker Awards

    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 year's ceremony has been rescheduled for October 15. Read on...
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    Veterans Service Officer Appointments @ Passmore Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...

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    Veterans Service Officer Appointments @ Passmore Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...

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    Veterans Service Officer Appointments @ Passmore Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...

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    Veterans Service Officer Appointments @ Passmore Ivan Sarabia, Orange County’s Veterans Services Of...
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  1. Tue Oct. 6

    BOCC Business Meeting Contact David Hunt for login instructions.

  2. Wed Oct. 7

    Parks and Recreation Council Contact: Lynn Hecht

  3. Wed Oct. 7

    Orange County Planning Board Contact: Perdita Holtz for virtual meeting login i...

  4. Thu Oct. 8

    BOCC Work Session Contact David Hunt for login instructions.

  5. Mon Oct. 12

    Human Relations Commission Contact: Tara May

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    Orange County Arts Commission Contact: Katie Murray

  2. Mon Oct. 12

    CANCELED - Orange County Board of Adjustment Contact: Michael Harvey

  3. Mon Oct. 12

    Commission for the Environment Contact: Christian Hirni for virtual meeting login...

  4. Tue Oct. 13

    Advisory Board on Aging Contact: Janice Tyler

  5. Tue Oct. 13

    Affordable Housing Advisory Board Contact: Emila Sutton
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  1. Orange County Departments offering more services in Phase 2.5

    As Orange County transitions into Phase 2.5 of Governor Roy Cooper's reopening plan, several 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

  4. Eno River Suspension Bridge

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  5. Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C.

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