Updated Oct. 27, 2016 For Ocracoke news, click here. In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew’s visit to Ocracoke which brought the worst flooding on the island in recent memory, the organizers of […]
Islanders scurry to save lost weekend Oct. 28 to 30
Help available for Hyde residents affected by Hurricane Matthew
For Ocracoke news, click here. Oct. 22, 2016 From Hyde County: Hyde County disaster survivors have a number of local/state/federal assistance programs and services available to help them recover in the […]
Ocracoke United Methodist Church sets up relief fund, center
By Connie Leinbach Ocracoke islanders who lost food, furniture, clothes and other items from Hurricane Matthew have a resource here in the United Methodist Church. The church, on School Road, has set […]
Ministering United Methodist angels to the rescue
For Ocracoke news, click here. For a related article on islanders eligible for individual assistance from FEMA, click here. By Connie Leinbach Carol Evans had a life-changing experience when United Methodist construction teams […]
Ocracoke to reopen for business starting Monday
Oct. 15, 2016. 4 p.m. Updated: Oct. 17. 1:40 p.m. By Connie Leinbach The visitor evacuation for Ocracoke has been lifted and visitors will be allowed back on the island starting Monday […]
Ocracoke islanders eligible for individual assistance from FEMA
For Ocracoke news, click here. Oct. 14, 2016 Hyde County issued the following advisory today: Hyde County has received “Individual Assistance Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which allows homeowners, renters, […]
Officials hope to open the island to visitors on Monday
By Connie Leinbach Officials on Ocracoke are optimistic that the island will open Monday for visitors, Hyde County Manager Bill Rich said today. “We will make a final determination on Saturday,” Rich […]
Dare County allows limited access tomorrow for Hatteras Island
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. 10:48 a.m. The Dare County Control Group met this morning (Thursday) and has established the following entry guidelines for the southernmost villages of Hatteras Island: Frisco – Visitors will […]
Hyde officials seeking FEMA aid; social service to be on the island tomorrow
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. 9:17 p.m. Hyde County officials said today they are working on getting the county declared an “Individual Assistance” disaster county under the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This designation would […]
Hyde County recovery progressing; visitor restriction remains in effect for Ocracoke
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2016. 4:49 p.m. Updated: Oct. 13, 2016. The Sysco food truck arrived today (Oct. 13). The Variety Store is well stocked. Ocracoke on Wednesday is seeking FEMA help and […]
