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  1. Graphic rendering of the 203 Project

    Construction is about to start on the 203 Project

    Construction has started on the 203 Project at 203 S. Greensboro St., currently the site of a Carrboro municipal parking lot across from Open Eye Cafe. The project to complete a new library and civic building will be underway for the next 19 months. Read on...
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    “Solarize the Triangle” Campaign Launches Aug. 10 and will offer solar energy at reduced costs

    The Triangle Sustainability Partnership is providing an opportunity for solar energy system installation in Orange County at a group-purchase rate. Read on...
  3. Image of historic Orange County Courthouse

    Applications open for Longtime Homeowners Assistance property tax relief program

    Applications are now being taken for the Longtime Homeowners Assistance (LHA) program for 2022. In 2021, the LHA was a pilot program created by the Board of Commissioners that provided grants to homeowners for assistance in paying property taxes. Read on...
  4. Clear The Shelters 2022

    Animal Services joins Clear the Shelters "Adopt and Donate" campaign

    Animal Services has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2022 Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign. This is the eighth consecutive year that NBC and Telemundo owned stations are promoting pet adoption, Read on...
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    Statewide State of Emergency Declaration to expire Aug. 15

    Governor Roy Cooper has decided to allow the state's coronavirus-related Declaration of Emergency to expire on Aug. 15. The original declaration went into effect March 10, 2020, to coordinate the State's response and protective actions to address COVID. Read on...
  6. Orange County Main Library

    Main Library Now Open on Sundays

    Effective Sunday, July 31, the Main location of the Orange County Public Library in downtown Hillsborough will be open every Sunday, noon-6 p.m. The Board of County Commissioners restored Sunday hours when it approved the county’s budget in June. Read on...
  7. Get boosted video screengrab

    Health Department Encourages COVID-19 Boosters with “Get Boosted” Video

    Public health officials and community leaders share their reasons why they got a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine in a new video titled, “Get Boosted, Orange County!” Read on...
  8. Photo of Erin Sapienza

    Orange County names Sapienza as Library Director

    Erin Sapienza was named Orange County Library Director, county manager Bonnie Hammersley announced Monday. Sapienza, who started with Orange County Public Library in June 2013, had been serving as interim Director since last October. Read on...
  9. County Commissioners in a meeting

    Applicants Needed For Volunteer Boards And Commissions

    One way residents can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to serve on a volunteer board or commission. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for many boards and commissions. 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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    Treatment of Invasive Plant in Eno River has begun

    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...
  13. Photo of community distribution of LED bulbs

    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 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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  1. Tue Aug. 16

    Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Meeting

  2. Wed Aug. 17

    Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting

  3. Wed Aug. 17

    Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting

  4. Wed Aug. 17

    Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting

  5. Tue Aug. 23

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

  1. Wed Aug. 24

    Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

  2. Wed Aug. 24

    Board of Health Meeting

  3. Wed Sep. 7

    Orange County Parks & Recreation Council Meeting

  4. Wed Sep. 7

    Orange County Planning Board Meeting

  5. Mon Sep. 12

    Arts Commission Meeting
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  1. Fri Aug. 12

    Youth Flag Football Registration Deadline

  2. Mon Aug. 15

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

  3. Fri Aug. 19

    Youth Fall Soccer Registration Deadline

  1. Fri Aug. 26

    Movie in the Park The Orange County Community will enjoy a night at ...

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

  3. Fri Sep. 30

    Movie in the Park The Orange County Community will enjoy a night at ...
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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

  1. Photo of Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour

    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

  3. Photo of Amy Zowniriw

    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.

  7. Photo of notice of 1947 Convictions Vacated

    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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