Rip currents likely, ocean overwash and beach erosion expected to impact...
Aug. 13, 2025By Sam WalkerSamWalkerOBXNews.com
While it is still too early to know the exact path of what is expected to be the season's first...
First round of debris removal on Ocracoke to end Friday
Hyde County's debris removal contractor will complete the first pass of Hurricane Dorian-related debris removal on Ocracoke on Friday (Nov. 1). The second pass...
Ocracoke School to resume on Monday
Update Oct. 3, 2019: The first official day back to school has been rescheduled for Monday, Oct. 7.
By Peter Vankevich
Hyde County Superintendent of Schools...
OIRRT completes first home; receives rebuild grant from Operation Blessing
By Connie Leinbach
While he is still completing finishing touches, after more than a year since Ocracoke’s most devastating storm, John Simpson is the first...
Severe weather possible tonight into early Tuesday morning
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The National Weather Service out of Newport/Morehead City this afternoon issued a weather alert...
Ferry Division waives long-route ferry fees; tram service on Ocracoke to...
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This story has been corrected, tram service will begin Saturday, Sept. 22.
Ocracoke Island began welcoming back visitors today (Sept. 21)...
Ocracoke’s missed school days forgiven, teachers to be compensated
Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday signed a bill into law to forgive missed school days due to Hurricane Dorian and to provide compensation for...
Last ferries leave as Ocracoke Islanders await Hurricane Florence
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By Richard Taylor
It wasn’t The Last Train to Clarksville, but when the MV...
Park Service to help with better rip current awareness
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By Connie Leinbach
Islanders are working with the National Park Service for better education with visitors about rip currents along Ocracoke’s...
Help for Ocracoke post-Dorian focuses on specialized needs
This news story has been updated regarding contact info below for Volunteer help.
Nov. 27, 2019.
By Connie Leinbach
At this time of Thanksgiving, Ocracoke Island continues...