Hyde County Health Director Luana Gibbs today (June 3) announced Hyde County’s second laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19. “The individual is in isolation at home, and close contacts have been identified and are […]
A rare White-winged Tern’s surprise visit to the Outer Banks
Text by Peter Vankevich Photos by Hal Broadfoot The Outer Banks is famous for its bird life. Over the years, about 400 species have been sighted. Black Skimmers in the summer, Northern […]
State extends prohibitions on evictions, utility cut-offs
RALEIGH–Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday extended the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implemented a moratorium on evictions. Executive order No. 142, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, went into effect immediately. “North […]
Hyde County commissioners to meet virtually tonight
For Ocracoke news and much more, click here From Hyde County Due to the restrictions prohibiting indoor gatherings of 10 or more people, public attendance at tonight’s Hyde County Board of Commissioners […]
Mattamuskeet Early College High School graduates 35
It was a graduation like no others and will long be remembered. Mattamuskeet Early College High School seniors, innovatively adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, graduated virtually and outdoors on May 23. Earlier […]
Hyde County to offer COVID-19 tests
Hyde County Health Department wants to ensure that all Hyde County residents who are in need of testing for COVID-19 have access to that testing. To be tested, you should meet at […]
Ocracoke TDA to hold budget hearing
For Ocracoke news and much more, click here The Ocracoke Tourism Development Authority will hold a virtual public meeting on its proposed 2020-2021 budget at 9 a.m. Friday, June 5. The meeting […]
Hyde commissioners meeting tonight is rescheduled to Monday
The Hyde County Board of Commissioners special May 14 meeting that was recessed and to be continued today (Thursday, May 28) at 6 p.m. has been canceled. The Hyde County manager’s budget […]
Occupancy Tax Board recommends more than $600K in grants to island groups
By Connie Leinbach The Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board recently approved more than $600,000 in grants for 2020-2021. Appropriations for Ocracoke organizations totaling $622,057, possibly the most in the fund’s history, will be […]
Ocracoke has second best beach in America again; Lighthouse Beach in Buxton is number five
For Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich It is no secret that Stephen Leatherman, aka “Dr. Beach,” loves Ocracoke and this year he has again awarded Ocracoke’s Lifeguard […]
