Orange County
Recent News About Orange County
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Animal Services reminds pet owners about spay and neuter programs
.Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) encourages county residents to take advantage of the department’s spay and neuter programs after a recent influx of several, unwanted litters of puppies.
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County of Orange Announces Department on Aging to Host Discussion on Water Cremation
.The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE End of Life Choices Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a presentation and discussion on Aquamation; What You Need to Know on April 13.
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County of Orange Public Hearing to be held April 4 for Orange County Home Program Annual Action Plan
.Each year, Orange County receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.
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County of Orange Announces Some county transportation services temporarily suspended due to vehicle shortage
.As of Friday morning, March 31, the majority (18) of Orange County Transportation Services (OCTS) vehicles are out of service and turned in for repairs. This includes our mobility-on-demand vans. Regrettably, OCTS is compelled to temporarily suspend some of its services.
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County of Orange Sheriff's Office stops issuing pistol permits due to state law changes
.The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has stopped processing applications for pistol purchase permits, including those already pending.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Creek Week kicks off Friday
.Show your love for Orange County’s waterways during the second annual Orange County Creek Week, set for March 17-26.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Resident Feedback Period Open for FY24 Orange County Transit Work Program
.Each year the Transit Staff Working Group (SWG) develops an annual Work Program including a budget for the upcoming fiscal year as part of the appropriations process for the Orange County Transit Plan.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: To host workshops exploring work and volunteer options after retirement
.Are you seeking a job? Exploring a new career? Planning for the future? What do you want to do?
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: To Host Series of Climate Action Plan Focus Group Sessions
.Orange County Sustainability invites the community to share feedback during three on-line focus group sessions.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Community meetings scheduled for US 70 West corridor
.Residents, commuters and other users of the US 70 West corridor are encouraged to participate in one of three upcoming community meetings designed to gather feedback and valuable firsthand perspectives from those who live, work, or frequently drive along this corridor.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: State Grant to Fund Social Worker Positions at Law Enforcement Agencies
.A $1.2 million state grant will enhance how Orange County law enforcement agencies interact with individuals during a mental health crisis.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: BIPOC Elected Officials of Orange County Present Poetry Readings for Black History Month
.For Black History Month 2023, the BIPOC elected officials of Orange County, N.C., have released their video presentation of two poetry readings: “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou and “Making the Struggle Every Day” by Ella Baker.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Straw Bale Gardening Feb. 18th
.Ready to try some new gardening techniques?
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Become a Camp Counselor
.Are you a teen or an adult looking for a fun summer job?
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Department on Aging to host Brain Health Academy
The Orange County Department on Aging is proud to present the Brain Health Academy, a six-week educational program on achieving a healthy lifestyle and overall brain health.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Neighborhood Meeting set for Feb. 22 on White Cross rezoning request
The Orange County Planning Department will host a Neighborhood Information Meeting on Feb. 22 at the Orange County Main Library in Hillsborough to discuss a rezoning application.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Department on Aging to provide free memory screenings
The Orange County Department on Aging would like anyone concerned about memory loss to take advantage of a FREE confidential Memory Screening.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Portie-Ascott chosen unanimously to fill BOCC vacancy
.Phyllis Portie-Ascott was chosen Feb. 7 by the Orange County Board of Commissioners to fill the vacancy on the board created by Renee Price’s election to the N.C. House of Representatives.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Economic Development offers suite of tools for small business owners through SizeUp
.Orange County Economic Development and SizeUp have partnered to provide local businesses and entrepreneurs in Orange County the tools they need to expand an existing company or open a new business.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE: Applicants Needed For Orange County Volunteer Boards And Commissions
One of the ways residents can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to serve on a volunteer board or commission.