FEMA public assistance for Ocracoke approved; individual assistance still under review
Oct. 4, 2019. 3:01 p.m. From our news sources.
President Donald Trump today approved Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a major disaster declaration for Public...
Navigating grief post-Hurricane Dorian
A free support group for Ocracoke residents
By Ruth Fordon
Grief is a tricky process. The literature says we move through grief in stages that are...
OBX Community Foundation awards Ocracoke nonprofits disaster recovery grants
The Outer Banks Community Foundation in Southern Shores has awarded over $70,000 in Rapid Response Grants to nonprofits that are leading disaster relief efforts...
Last call for Hurricane Dorian debris removal
Press Release from Hyde County
Jan. 14, 2020
The Hurricane Dorian curbside debris removal program has completed two passes on Ocracoke Island and began its third...
N.C. 12 on Ocracoke to have limited opening Thursday; Hatteras ferry...
Ocracoke Island remains closed to visitors
The North Carolina Ferry System is changing its service to Ocracoke during the recovery from Hurricane Dorian and on...
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...
Electricity on Ocracoke being evaluated; further Dorian updates
Updated. Corrected Sept. 9, 2019, 9:32 a.m. as to location of portable showers and laundry.
By Connie Leinbach
Electricity to the island is being evaluated and...
Ocracoke Strong kitchen reopens today; alcohol sales resume
The “Ocracoke Strong” kitchen reopens today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ocracoke Community Center.
Jason Wells, co-owner of Jason's Restaurant, which is...
Abandoned vehicles must be removed
From Hyde County
The dozens of vehicles parked along the road north of Ocracoke following Hurricane Dorian must be removed by Dec. 20, according to...
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)...