News Flash

Board of Commissioners re-elect Bedford as chair, choose Greene as Vice Chair for 2024

Jamezetta Bedford was re-elected on Dec. 4 as Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners for 2024. Sally Greene was elected as Vice Chair. She replaces Commissioner Earl McKee. Both votes were unanimous.

“Thank you for your confidence, and...

UNC ObGyn, Health Department receive funding to reduce inequities in maternal health outcomes

A study between the UNC Chapel-Hill and Orange County Health Department, called “Thriving Hearts: Healing-Centered, Integrated, Community Maternity Care,” has been approved for a $21-million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outc...

Orange County accepting applications for outside agency funding

Orange County, along with the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, is rolling out changes to the Outside Agencies/Human Services funding process for Fiscal Year 2024-25 that aim to improve the experience for nonprofit organizations seeking funding to delive...

Animal Services offers tips for protecting pets during extreme cold

Orange County Animal Services reminds citizens to consider the safety of pets as the winter season approaches. If possible, pets should be kept indoors during extremely cold weather. Freezing temperatures can be dangerous for pets and people.

It is a commo...

Economic Development offers grants for small businesses, farmers

Orange County Economic Development offers several grant programs to stimulate successful non-farm business development and expansion. Priority is given to ventures demonstrating a clear need for grant funds to grow their business, hire additional staff, g...

County offers residents convenient online options to pay property taxes

Orange County residents have many convenient payment options to pay property taxes, which must be paid by Jan. 5, 2024. The county’s official website and app, MyOrangeCountyNC, offers a modern experience without having to mail a check or visit a...

County seeking input on strategic plan priorities, strategies

The Orange County Board of Commissioners will receive and adopt in January a strategic plan that addresses long-term strategies for community health, transportation, education, economic development, protecting the environment and affordable housing.

The co...

Orange County to host a community holiday event for all ages

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE Intergenerational Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend our community event, All Aboard the Polar Express on December 22.

Join us as we take a trip on the Polar Express! We’l...