Questions remain as North Carolina moves toward tolling the Hatteras–Ocracoke Ferry
By Peter Vankevich
For nearly 70 years, the Hatteras–Ocracoke vehicle ferry has been a free link in North Carolina's highway system, providing residents and visitors...
Gov. Stein signs ferry audit bill into law as state prepares...
By SamWalkerOBXNews.com
Gov. Josh Stein has signed into law legislation ordering a comprehensive performance audit of the North Carolina Ferry System, requiring an independent review...
General Assembly approves budget requiring tolls on all NC ferries
By Sam Walker
North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a more than $34 billion state budget that includes one of the most sweeping...
Draft budget would impose ferry tolls on all routes starting in...
By Sam Walker, SamWalkerOBXNews.com
North Carolina lawmakers appear poised to make one of the most sweeping changes in the history of the state ferry system,...
Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route resumes summer schedule
The N.C. Ferry System’s Hatteras-Ocracoke vehicle ferry route returns to its full summer schedule today (June 25) after a critical dredging operation was completed...
Ocracoke Express to begin service May 5 from Hatteras to Ocracoke
OCRACOKE – The popular Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will begin its eighth season of summer service on Tuesday, May 5.
The ferry carries up to 129 passengers...
Ocracoke Access Alliance proposes new tolling plan for Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route
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Clarification: The Ocracoke Access Alliance asks for increased tolls on only the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter routes, not other routes...
Lawmakers seek audit of ferry system amid funding, sustainability concerns
By Sam Walker, samwalkerOBXnews.com
North Carolina lawmakers are calling for a comprehensive audit of the state’s ferry system, citing rising costs, aging infrastructure and growing...
Community meeting on ferry service scheduled for March 31
Ocracoke Access Alliance to discuss the future of ferry service, including tolls & the impact to Ocracoke, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in...
Hatteras ferry route begins early spring schedule March 3
HATTERAS – With the onset of warmer weather and longer daylight hours, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System will be expanding the schedule on...