FEMA public assistance for Ocracoke approved; individual assistance still under review

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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For Ocracoke news, click here. This story has been corrected, tram service will begin Saturday, Sept. 22.  Ocracoke Island began welcoming back visitors today (Sept. 21)...