State senators and representatives to negotiate on budget, action required
The following came in June 10 from Hyde County lobbyists Henri and Joe McClees:
The NC General Assembly is moving quickly toward resolve its 2016...
Pamlico Sound ferries on alternate schedule June 14 to 17
From the N.C. Ferry Division June 11, 2016
Updated 6/13/16
Manns Harbor – Due to a mechanical issue on the M/V Swan Quarter, the North Carolina...
NC Transportation officials to seek feedback on Rodanthe N.C. 12 bridge...
Raleigh – The NC Department of Transportation will hold a series of meetings along the lower Outer Banks for public input on a proposed bridge on...
Senate budget version retains ferry tolls, reinstates $150 priority pass fee
By Connie Leinbach
The NC General Assembly this week will begin the negotiating process on the two houses’ differing versions of their respective budgets, and...
General Assembly contemplating ferry replacement funding
By Connie Leinbach
By the end of June, islanders should know whether or not they will have to continue fighting the push for a toll...
Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry on alternate schedule through May 9
Regular schedule will resume Tuesday, May 10
Manns Harbor--Owing to a mechanical issue on the M/V Roanoke, the North Carolina Ferry Division’s Hatteras-Ocracoke route will be...
Tine introduces bill to eliminate ferry tolls, fund replacement ferries from...
By Connie Leinbach
Rep. Paul Tine (U-Kitty Hawk) has introduced a bill to fund new ferry vessels from the general transportation budget and eliminate all...
NCDOT Ferry Division adjusts summer schedules
Manns Harbor--The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division Friday announced two adjustments to its summer season schedules, which will begin May 3 on the popular...
Ferry funding from General Assembly needs a push
By Peter Vankevich
Hyde County Commissioner Benjamin Simmons III (Fairfield Township) said at the Feb. 1 commissioners meeting that if the General Assembly convening April 25...
NC Ferry System expands Hatteras-Ocracoke schedule for Easter break
26 Daily Departures from Hatteras and Ocracoke beginning March 22
Manns Harbor--The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will beef up the schedule on its...