As of today, the Hyde County Board of Commissioners lifted the Ocracoke curfew that has been in place since Hurricane Dorian hit on Sept. 6. Re-entry restrictions are still in place and […]
Hyde County lifts curfew; Recovery center stay extended
Ocracoke Strong kitchen continues to fill a need; outside groups welcome
By Connie Leinbach Almost two months after Hurricane Dorian inundated the island, a lot of Ocracoke islanders still rely on the free meals provided by many friends at the Ocracoke Strong kitchen […]
Ocracoke’s long-term recovery group begins work
The Ocracoke Interfaith Relief & Recovery Team has begun its work helping to continue the relief and recovery efforts from the devastating flooding by Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 6. Ocracoke Interfaith Relief & […]
Dorian vignettes
By Peter Vankevich For years, people will have stories to recount on how Hurricane Dorian impacted Ocracoke–the bad, the good and the wry. A little humor can get one through difficult times. […]
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 clearly defined. Not so. Emotions are […]
Ocracoke disaster assistance update
From Hyde County If you would like to benefit from any disaster assistance programs, please go to the Joint Recovery Center and register. The Joint Recovery Center (JRC) office, located in the […]
OBX Community Foundation director explains disaster relief funds on Ocracoke
Editor: In the weeks since Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Outer Banks, I have had the incredible privilege of witnessing a community coming together to lift up its own. Two days ago, […]
Grants available for tools, equipment
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here The Ocracoke Foundation has received a Grant for $50,000 from Wells Fargo to purchase tools and equipment for the island businesses […]
Six-year old raises big bucks for Dorian-damaged Ocracoke School
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich Kids selling lemonade is part of summer Americana. Sometimes, one of those lemonade stands makes the news. This […]
Ocracoke Recovery Fund update
This update is from the Firehouse Fund Committee La traducción en español está abajo There has been a lot of speculation about the funds raised by the Outer Banks Community Foundation in […]
