Hyde officials work on addressing NC12 overwash, South Dock, ferry funding
By Connie Leinbach
As the north end of Ocracoke continues to be overwashed during King Tides and nor’easters, the Hyde County Board of Commissioners has...
Winter dredging set to keep Ocracoke’s lifelines open
From our news services
After years of coordinated engagement among several coastal agencies, a winter dredging campaign is slated for the 2025–2026 season to safeguard...
A stop on your way to Ocracoke: the gravestone of ‘Little...
By Stephanie Caplan
“C’mon, baby, do the locomotion.”
Most of us can’t read these words without hearing the chart-topping song “The Loco-Motion.” You probably know the...
Ferry Division receives $7 million to sustain operations
By Connie Leinbach
The North Carolina legislature late Tuesday afternoon approved an additional $7 million for the Ferry Division.
Hyde County Manager Kris Noble told the...
The Bread of Life Food Pantry is here to serve
By Peter Vankevich
After several months’ suspension, the Bread of Life Food Pantry at the Life Saving Church on Lighthouse Road has reopened and reestablished...
The Long Way Home: A journey into the heart
By Tom Pahl; photos by Tom and Carol Pahl
Editor’s note: Ocracoke Islanders Tom and Carol Pahl have been on a trek around the United...
Researchers present findings on Ocracoke’s NC12 problems, possible solutions
By Connie Leinbach
NC Highway 12 on Ocracoke needs action if it is to survive, according to UNC researchers who presented their findings at a...
Ocracoke Access Alliance launched to seek funding for ferry service, NC12
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The Ocracoke Access Alliance (OAA) has formed to push for greater state and federal investment in ferry services, NC-12, and other critical infrastructure...
Park Service, NCWRC to hold workshop on coyotes–updated
Editor's note: Cape Hatteras National Seashore's workshop on coyotes previously scheduled for Aug. 27 has been rescheduled for 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept....
Dare Arts to offer Artist Support Grants
Artists may now apply for Artist Support Grants through a partnership between the North Carolina Arts Council, Pocosin Arts, Beaufort County Arts Council, Dare...