Orange County, Towns Coordinating Distribution of Community Funds for Residents Displaced by Chantal |
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On July 14, Orange County, in partnership with the towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough, launched the Tropical Storm Chantal Giving Fund to support local recovery efforts. As of Sept. 9, the fund has raised more than $84,000 to help displaced residents rebuild their lives.
An intergovernmental steering committee has been formed to guide recovery and direct resources where they are most needed. Funds will be used to address resident needs such as:
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- Assisting displaced survivors with safe and temporary housing
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Rehabilitating, improving safety and preserving housing for homeowners
- Ensuring continuation of and streamlined access to existing housing support programs, including emergency housing assistance
- Expanding access to mental and behavioral health services, with a focus on impacted children
- Providing direct individual assistance such as clothing, food, medications and other personal items
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Supporting medical needs, including replacement of medications, assistive devices and accommodations for residents with disabilities
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Common Good Mutual Aid Auction Bidding Ends Sept. 21 |
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Orange County Approves Amendment to Broadband Expansion Agreement
with Lumos |
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| The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s 2022 broadband deployment agreement with Lumos Fiber (formerly North State Communications Advanced Services, LLC) during its Sept. 16 meeting.
Orange County and Lumos entered into a public-private partnership in April 2022 to bring ultra-high-speed fiber internet service to 6,370 homes and businesses in unserved areas. However, in June 2025, Lumos notified the county that it would fall short of meeting the final benchmark of providing service to 6,370 addresses in order to receive its full incentive payment of $6 million.
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Provide Feedback on the Orange County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan on Sept. 24 |
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| We need your help to finish the Orange County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Come weigh in on this plan as well as the draft Trails Plan on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1207 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill.
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Input Needed on Topics for the 2026 Agricultural Summit |
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| Orange County Government is proud to present the next Orange County Agriculture Summit in February 2026. To ensure the event meets the needs of Orange County's agriculture industry, the committee is requesting your input on topics that should be covered at this event.
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Help End Homelessness in Orange County |
On Thursday, Sept. 11, a Town Hall on Homelessness in Orange County was held at the Drakeford Library Complex. For more information about how to get involved, contact Heather Pack Aponte at (919) 884-9213 or hpackaponte@orangecountync.gov.
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Deadline to Apply for Federal Disaster Loans Related to Damages from Tropical Depression Chantal is Sept. 23 |
The SBA reminds NC residents of the Sept. 23 deadline to apply for disaster loans from Tropical Depression Chantal. Eligible counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, Person & Wake. Loans: up to $2M for businesses, $500K for homes, $100K for property.
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Book Sale Begins Sept. 18 |
Drive Electric Events on Sept. 20 and Oct. 4 |
Orange County Trails Plan Workshops on Sept. 24 and 28 |
School’s Out Day Camps Through Nov. 26 |
Mental Health Trainings from Sept. 22 through Oct. 8 |
Forest Bathing at Blackwood Farm Park Beginning on Sept. 27
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Nominate a Direct Care Worker for a SHARP Award by Oct. 3 |
Register for Free Freshstart Nicotine Cessation Classes by Oct. 7 |
Orange County Roadshow in Cedar Grove on Oct. 12 |
Community Listening Sessions on Oct. 15 and 22 |
Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 18 |
Longterm Homeowner Assistance Applications Due by Nov. 3 |
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