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    Sheriff Blackwood offers tips for safe Fourth of July celebrations

    The Orange County Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Reflecting on the holiday, Sheriff Charles Blackwood asks residents to practice safety while celebrating our nation's independence. Read on...
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    Orange County announces closings for Independence Day; new schedule for recycling collections

    Orange County Government will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All county administrative offices will reopen Tuesday, July 5. Read on...
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    Board reauthorizes Longtime Homeowners Assistance Program for FY 23, eases eligibility requirements

    The Orange County Board of Commissioners has reauthorized the Longtime Homeowners Assistance Program, a 2021 pilot program that provided grants to homeowners for assistance in paying property taxes. Read on...
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    Budget restores Sunday hours to Main Library and includes record per-pupil education increase

    The Orange County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2022-23 budget at its June 21 business meeting. The budget sets the property tax rate at 83.12 cents per $100 assessed valuation, an increase of 1.25 cents. Read on...
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    Treatment of Invasive Plant in Eno River Begins Next Week

    The Department of Environmental Quality, in cooperation with the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, City of Durham, Durham County, Town of Hillsborough and Orange County, will treat the Eno River for hydrilla beginning next week through Aug. 31. Read on...
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    Vaccines for Children Ages 6 Months to Under 5 Years Available in Orange County

    Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children who are eligible receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Read on...
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    Animal Services receives Petco Love grant for Working Barn Cat Program

    Orange County Animal Services is proud to announce they have received a grant from Petco Love to sustain their Working Barn Cat Program. This grant will be used to support spay/neuter services for free-roaming cats belonging to Orange County residents. Read on...
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    Orange County Health Department Releases 2021 State of the County Health Report

    The Orange County Health Department has released the 2021 State of the County Health Report (SOTCH). This report is conducted every year in between the Community Health Assessment (CHA), which is released every four years. Read on...
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    Orange County Community Climate Action Grant –– Applications Now Open for FY22-23 Funding

    The application period for Orange County’s Community Climate Action Grant is now open for FY22-23. The process for soliciting and selecting projects to receive funding is being conducted through a formal grant program. The deadline to apply is Aug. 19. Read on...
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    Department on Aging accepting nominations for 2022 Direct Care Worker Awards

    Orange County Department on Aging and the community group, Senior Health Advocacy and Resource Partners of Orange County (SHARP) will host the eighth annual SHARP Direct Care Worker Awards. Read on...
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    Notice of Public Meeting, 30-Day Public Comment Period and Public Hearing for ADA Paratransit Plan

    Presentation of the Orange County Transportation Services ADA Paratransit Plan and associated policies will be provided at a public meeting held by OCTS staff Thursday, June 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Orange County North Campus, Bonnie B Davis EAC Building. Read on...
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    Orange County names first Chief Equity and Human Rights Officer

    Dr. Shameka Fairbanks has been hired as Orange County’s first Chief Equity and Human Rights Officer, county manager Bonnie Hammersley announced. Read on...
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    Orange County to host Welcome to Medicare seminars

    The Orange County Department on Aging and the NC Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) has partnered with the Orange County Public Library to host free “Welcome to Medicare” seminars. Read on...
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    Ceremony apologizes for wrongful convictions of four Freedom Riders in 1947

    On the 75th anniversary of the wrongful arrest of four “freedom riders” in Chapel Hill, Chief District Court Judge Samantha Cabe and District Court Judges Joal Broun, Sherri Murrell and Hathaway Pendergrass apologized for the miscarriage of justice. Read on...
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    Orange County Planning Board Training Session

  2. Mon Jul. 11

    Arts Commission Meeting

  3. Tue Jul. 12

    Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting

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    Advisory Board on Aging Meeting

  5. Wed Jul. 13

    Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors Meeting

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    Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting

  2. Wed Jul. 20

    Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting

  3. Tue Jul. 26

    Human Relations Commission Meeting Please call 919-245-2487 for information on joinin...

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    Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Meeting

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    Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
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    Welcome to Medicare virtual seminar The Orange County Department on Aging and the NC S...

  2. Thu Jul. 14

    Groundbreaking for new Efland EMS Station

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    Orange County Arts Commission First Fridays Gallery Premier The Eno Arts Mill is home to the Eno Mill Gallery,...

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    Youth Flag Football Registration Deadline

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    Welcome to Medicare seminar The Orange County Department on Aging and the NC S...

  3. Fri Aug. 19

    Youth Fall Soccer Registration Deadline
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  1. Animal Services reminds pet owners about heat and hot car dangers

    Animal Services asks residents to be mindful of pets during hot weather. Temperatures in our area often climb above 90 degrees Fahrenheit during this time of year. Knowing the dangers for pets is a critical part of responsible pet ownership. Read on...
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Ceremony to overturn convictions of 1947 Freedom Riders

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    Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour

  2. Clerk of Superior Court Mark Kleinschmidt shows the court documents to Amy Zowniriw

    Clerk of Superior Court Mark Kleinschmidt shows the court documents to Amy Zowniriw

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    Amy Zowniriw is the niece of Igal Roodenko, one of the four men arrested in 1947

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    The historic Orange County courthouse was packed for the ceremony

  5. Photo of LaTarndra Strong

    Northern Orange NAACP Director LaTarndra Strong speaks at the ceremony.

  6. Photo of Walter Naegle, the partner of Bayard Rustin.

    Walter Naegle, the partner of Bayard Rustin, spoke via zoom.

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    Notice of 1947 Convictions Vacated

  8. Photo of Orange County Commissioner Renee Price

    Orange County Commissioner Renee Price conceived of the idea to vacate the convictions.

  9. Photo of Public Defender Woodrena Baker-Harrell

    Public Defender Woodrena Baker-Harrell represented the convicted during the ceremony

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Orange County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities. To learn more, or file a complaint, go to The Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint Page.

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Condado de Orange no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades. Para obtener más información o para presentar una queja, visite: The Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint Page.

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