Hurricane Erin prompts mandatory evacuation of Ocracoke, Hatteras islands
From our news services
The Hyde County Board of Commissioners enacted a State of Emergency for Ocracoke Island effective at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug....
Outer Banks braces for cold temperatures and high winds
The Outer Banks should brace for a change in weather as the strong cold front that is moving across the country will move into...
New needs list for Ocracoke
Update: This post is from Sept. 19. The needs list constantly changes and storage on the island is minimal. The Ocracoke Disaster Relief Team...
Ocracoke Island prepares for Hurricane Dorian
The Ocracoke Observer will provide updates on Hurricane Dorian. To follow this news, check out the home page.
By Connie Leinbach
Following Hyde County Commissioners mandatory...
Another brief storm system heading our way Thursday–updated April 10
From our news sources
This has been updated to reflect an increase in peak winds to 35-45 mph and Gale Watches have been upgraded to...
Hyde County Schools to receive $4.9 million to repair damage from...
This story has been updated, Feb 26
From our news sources
Hyde County Schools will receive $4.9 million in additional funds to help clean up and...
Gov. Cooper declares emergency as North Carolina prepares for Hurricane Isaias
Governor Cooper declares emergency as North Carolina prepares for Hurricane Isaias Plans include considerations to keep people protected from COVID-19
RALEIGH: North Carolina is preparing...
Easter Sunday travel woes
By Peter Vankevich
Both the Hatteras and Pamlico Sound ferries have suspended operations today, Easter Sunday, due to high winds.
The Hatteras Ferry Operations issued...
Life Saving Church launches Adopt an Ocracoke Family
Editor's note: This story is updated from a previously published version.
By Rita Thiel
Another resource has begun from which Ocracoke families can fill their immediate...
New procedure for goods donations post-Dorian
Press release from OIRRT
Now that Ocracoke has opened to visitors (as of Dec. 2), the Ocracoke Interfaith Relief and Recovery Team (OIRRT) is instituting...












