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Fire Marshal reminds residents to pump and store fuel safely

While the Colonial Pipeline announced Thursday that deliveries were resuming, disruptions in fuel supply could linger for a few more days. The Orange County Fire Marshal would like to remind residents to follow proper procedures when dispensing and storin...

Orange County proclaims May as Older Americans Month

Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) proclaimed May 2021 as Older Americans Month in Orange County at the May 4 Board meeting.

In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the...

Virtual Public Outreach Meeting on the Buckhorn Area Study set for May 17

Orange County Planning is hosting a virtual meeting Monday, May 17, from 6-8 p.m., pertaining to the continuation of coordinated efforts between Orange County and the City of Mebane on the Buckhorn Area. The purpose of the public outreach meeting is to:

• Co...

Experienced veterinarian, animal services manager chosen to lead OCAS

A Certified Animal Welfare Scientist has been chosen to serve as the next director of Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), county manager Bonnie Hammersley announced.

Sandra J. Strong currently serves as Chief Veterinarian and Senior Manager of the Wake C...

Greene Tract Environmental Assessment presentation now available

In January 2020, the Town of Carrboro, Town of Chapel Hill, and Orange County adopted the Greene Tract Resolution for a Path Forward. This resolution initiated the drafting of an environmental assessment in order to obtain site-specific information on env...

Gov. Cooper Issues Executive Order to Relax State’s Outdoor Mask Mandate and to Ease Mass Gathering

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress. As the state’s metrics and key indicators remain...

Planning Agency Seeks Comment on Changes to Bicycle/Pedestrian and Other Transportation Projects

If you’re interested in the future highway, bicycle, multiuse paths, and transit projects for our region, you can give us your feedback by May 25 on a proposed amendment to the long-range transportation plan.

The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metro...

Orange County website allows property owners to appeal new appraised values

North Carolina counties are required to revalue properties regularly to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the property tax burden. The Orange County Tax Office recently completed its 2021 revaluation and mailed notice of new values to all proper...

All adults in North Carolina now eligible to receive COVID vaccine

As of Wednesday, April 7, all adults 16 and over in North Carolina are eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. To register with OCHD complete the Vaccine Interest Form (VIF) at https://redcap.link/OCHDvax or call ...