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. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for the Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. The ABC Board is an independent political subdivision of the State of […]
The Orange County Board of Elections is hosting a Free Photo ID event at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W Main St. Carrboro, NC 27510, on Friday, Feb. 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. Voters may also use this opportunity to register to vote or update their registration. To obtain a free ID, voters will complete […]
The Orange County Board of Elections (208 S. Cameron Street, Hillsborough) will open Saturday, Oct. 7, to accommodate voters who need a voter ID and can’t make it during normal business hours. Voters can also update their registration or register. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recent changes in state […]
Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) has almost reached capacity for housing dogs at their facility in Chapel Hill. They are asking for assistance from anyone currently able to adopt or foster a dog. “Dog adoptions at OCAS have decreased over the past 30 days,” said Dr. Sandra Strong, Director of Orange County Animal Services. “With […]
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. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for the following boards and commissions: Agricultural Preservation Board – The Agricultural Preservation Board is charged to promote the economic and cultural […]
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. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for the following boards and commissions: Agricultural Preservation Board – The Agricultural Preservation Board is charged to promote the economic and cultural […]
This Black History Month (and beyond,) you might want to check out some of these Black-owned restaurants across Orange County. CHAPEL HILL BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS Blend of Soul Juice 919-338-6281 blendofsoul.com Cosmic Cantina 128 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill cosmiccantina.com Dame’s Chicken & Waffles 147 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-240-4228 dameschickenwaffles.com Mama Dip’s Kitchen 408 […]
The Orange County Department on Aging would like anyone concerned about memory loss to take advantage of a FREE confidential Memory Screening. Memory screenings are an important part of a good health and wellness routine for people of all ages. Screenings take just a few minutes, consist of a series of questions, and are conducted […]
COVID-19 testing hosted by the Orange County Health Department is done with no out of pocket cost (insurance will be billed). For those without insurance the tests are also available and are free. Testing is conducted by two different vendors, StarMed Healthcare and Optum. We do not require a doctors note/referral, and we will test […]
Do you know someone who needs the COVID vaccine to come to them in Orange County? This survey will provide contact information to the Mobile COVID Vaccination team for homebound individuals interested in obtaining a vaccine at home. Once the survey is completed, the Mobile Team will contact individuals to schedule. CLICK HERE […]
COVID-19 testing hosted by the Orange County Health Department is done with no out of pocket cost (insurance will be billed). Testing is conducted by two different vendors, StarMed Healthcare and Optum. We do not require a doctors note/referral, and we will test everyone with or without symptoms. People of all ages can be tested. […]
Orange County has decided to start the school year with 100% virtual learning. Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder said, “(I am) recommending that while we continue to work toward Plan B–and we will be ready for Plan B–given the state of COVID-19 in this county at this time, we pivot to Plan C, remote learning, and […]
