Ocracoke gets another van for doctors’ appointments
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By Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke islanders now have another transportation choice for medical appointments off the island.
Hyde County...
Passenger ferry service is coming to Ocracoke
By Ed Goodwin
The state budget signed by Gov. Pat McCrory in July contains funding for an initiative that is poised to be a game-changer...
Passenger ferry meeting provides important updates
By Peter Vankevich and Connie Leinbach
A public meeting Monday in the Ocracoke Community Center seeking feedback on the feasibility of a passenger ferry service between...
N.C. 12 to experience high tide closures during offshore storm
RODANTHE – The N.C. Department of Transportation is warning motorists along the Outer Banks to expect portions of N.C. 12 to be closed for...
Outer Banks National Scenic Byway receives national award
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The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway is one of eight national scenic byways to win a 2021 Community Byway Award from...
Ocracoke tram service to include trial-run stop at island’s famous lighthouse–updated
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Update: Tram service to the lighthouse will begin as soon as the National Park...
N.C. Highway 12 in Frisco to be closed March 24 for...
Detour route for 4x4 traffic only
FRISCO – The N.C. Department of Transportation will close a section of N.C. Highway 12 in Frisco from 7 a.m. to...
NC Ferry Division releases traffic report for August
The North Carolina Ferry Division has released its latest statistics regarding ferry service. Statistics below are kept on a fiscal year basis (July to...
Alligator River bridge to again close for repairs mid-March
RALEIGH – Islanders needing to drive the long way to mainland points west should be aware of a second closing March 14 to 20...
Pamlico Sound ferries back on full summer shedules
The sound-class ferry Sea Level has been repaired and was placed back in service on the Pamlico Sound yesterday afternoon.
With four boats running, all...