
April 28, 2026
Orange County Solid Waste has added six new round-the-clock food waste drop-off sites across Chapel Hill and Hillsborough as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts. Residents can use a mobile app to access these bins while continuing access at existing centers without an app requirement. Recent academic data also highlights local student performance on ACT exams.
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April 23, 2026
Orange County will hold three Budget Information Sessions in May ahead of planning its Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget. Residents can attend two in-person meetings or join a virtual session online. Recent student ACT performance statistics highlight ongoing discussions around education funding.
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April 17, 2026
Orange County Manager Travis Myren has presented a proposed ten-year Capital Investment Plan totaling about $871.6 million to county commissioners. The plan focuses heavily on schools and public safety while outlining major investments across several priority areas including infrastructure upgrades.
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April 12, 2026
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Hillsborough submitted $1,675,703 in claims for Evaluation and Management services, reflecting a 14.3% rise from the prior year.
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April 11, 2026
Orange County will celebrate National County Government Month throughout April with events highlighting essential local services and employee contributions. The announcement also includes recent statistics on student performance from area schools.
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April 9, 2026
Orange County will hold its fourth annual 'Be Well' Community Wellness Event on May 1 in Hillsborough. Residents can access free health screenings and learn about local resources while enjoying family activities. Recent educational statistics highlight student performance in key academic areas.
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April 1, 2026
Orange County Social Services invites residents to join Child Abuse Prevention Month events this April with activities like Wear Blue Day and pinwheel planting. The department emphasizes its commitment both through direct services for families and broader community engagement efforts.
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March 31, 2026
Orange County has released its draft Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Work Program for Transportation outlining $15.3 million in proposed investments. Residents are invited to review and comment between April 1–21 as local leaders prioritize transit improvements amid ongoing challenges.
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March 27, 2026
Orange County invites residents to comment on proposed changes to its Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Work Program through April 27. Amendments focus on operational support and infrastructure updates across local transit providers. Recent data also shows varying levels of college readiness among high school students in core subjects.
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March 26, 2026
The Orange County Department on Aging will host an End of Life Choices Expo on April 11 at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. The free event offers resources related to end-of-life planning alongside information about local student achievement rates.
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