NWS urges all to learn about hurricanes and to be prepared
With our area's susceptibility to tropical systems, preparation each year is crucial, says the National Weather Service.
It only takes one storm to make an impact on...
Critical missing date from Ocracoke Lighthouse history discovered by islander Dale...
By Aida and John Havel
May 2, 2023, Salvo, NC--As Ocracoke Island and the National Park Service prepare to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the...
Ocracoke events, live music May 1 to 7
Monday, May 1Hyde County Board of Commissioners, 6 pm. Community Center and on Facebook at Hyde County Public Information. See agenda below.
Wednesday, May 3The...
NCDOT unveils ferry information notification system
MANNS HARBOR – The N.C. Department of Transportation has launched a new text and email notification system to alert ferry passengers when weather or mechanical issues...
Stormy weather forecast for Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a warning Saturday morning (April 29) that a strong area of low pressure is expected to cross eastern North...
Family Dollar in Swan Quarter fined for price-scanning errors
From the The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Standards Division
The Family Dollar store at 13115 Route 264 in Swan Quarter has paid...
Occupancy Tax Board reduces grants to island festivals, funds other infrastructure...
By Connie Leinbach
At a meeting Tuesday (April 25) in the Community Center, the Occupancy Tax Board cut the original asking amount of $1.15 million...
Ocracoke events April 25 to 30–updated
Tuesday, April 25Ocracoke middle school home baseball game versus Hatteras, 4:30 pm
Ocracoke Occupancy Tax meeting 6 pm Community Center
Wednesday, April 26Ocracoke School varsity home...
‘Wall That Heals’ to visit OBX in November
The Dare County Veterans Advisory Council will host “The Wall That Heals”—a traveling, three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.,...
Harrison Marks is new director of Coastal Land Trust
Harrison Marks has been selected to serve as executive director for the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust. He will replace Walker Golder who succeeded...