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Posted on: May 26, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Orange County announces closings for Memorial Day

Orange County Government will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. All county administrative offices will be closed and will reopen Tuesday, May 31.

Please note the following changes:

  • Recycling pick-up scheduled for Monday, May 30, will be collected on Saturday, June 4. Please have carts out by 7 a.m.
  • The Orange County Health Department’s COVID vaccine clinic at Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill will be closed on Monday. To schedule an appointment, visit takemyshot.nc.gov/.
  • Any animal control emergency issues should be reported to 9-1-1.

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