By Connie Leinbach and Peter Vankevich The Hyde County commissioners last night agreed to drop a proposed Ocracoke noise ordinance with criminal penalties and leave the current ordinance standing. While close to […]
Chapter 16 ARTICLE II. – NOISE Sec. 16-18. – Purpose of noise regulations. It is recognized that excessive and unnecessary noise endangers the physical and emotional health and welfare of the […]
Where’s Warren Christopher (the diplomat who negotiated the safe release of the embassy hostages during the Iran crisis in 1979-80) when we need him? Put another way, how about trying a mediation process […]
Editor’s note: The following is in response to Ann Ehringhaus’s letter to the editor published Jan. 30. Although many in the community have responded directly to Hyde County Manager Bill Rich’s letter […]
Editor’s note: Ann Ehringhaus got back to the Observer after we posted the noise ordinance article. We are printing her comments here. To view the proposed noise ordinance, click here . Dear friends, neighbors […]
To view the proposed noise ordinance, click here. By Connie Leinbach Why does Ocracoke need a noise ordinance at all, some on the island are asking since a proposed new ordinance began […]
Editors note: This article was updated on Sunday, Nov. 15, to include an addition in the current ordinance. By Peter Vankevich and Connie Leinbach Proposed changes in the local noise ordinance could affect the essence […]
On the OCBA agenda tonight is a revised noise ordinance has been drafted by Will Doerfer, special assistant county manager, who has researched other coastal noise ordinances. His suggestions are highlighted […]
By Connie Leinbach An item in the proposed state Senate budget bill calling for charging $150 for a priority pass on any North Carolina ferry has been taken out of the budget […]
