Ocracoke is about ready to start distributing the donations that have poured into the Outer Banks Community Foundation after Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 6 hit Ocracoke with historic flooding. Since this weather event that has shut down the island, an Outer Banks fund was set up and the foundation began receiving a large amount of […]
Local News | Full Article
The Buxton Transfer Station has reopened following a brief closure due to an issue with the weigh-in station. The first 500 lbs of waste for residential customers is free, and the rest is prorated at $65/ton. The Buxton Transfer Station is open for residential haulers Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and […]
Local News | Full Article
According to a Sept. 24 release, the Dare County Sheriff’s office and the District Attorney’s office have reviewed the case and decided not bring charges at this time against the driver in the accident that killed a 70-year old woman in Rodanthe on Sept. 14. On that date, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Dare County Sheriff’s […]
Local News | Full Article
While the wild mustangs of the Northern Outer Banks suffered no injuries or losses in Hurricane Dorian, more than half the wild horses on Cedar Island are thought to have died in the resulting storm surge. Cedar Island is located south of the Outer Banks between Ocracoke and Cape Lookout. It’s home to a national […]
Local News | Full Article
Hyde County in partnership with federal, local, and volunteer organizations are hosting a community town hall meeting to answer questions and listen to concerns from the Ocracoke Community. A meal will be served by Fat Fellas at the Berkley Barn for residents on Sunday, September 29th starting at 12:30 p.m. and the town hall discussion will begin at 2:00 p.m. […]
Local News | Full Article
Another chapter of the Cape Hatteras Waves Classic (CHWC) commenced last week. Hosted by REAL Watersports in Waves, the CHWC is a kiteboarding competition scored according to riders’ execution of wave riding, tricks, and the overall impression made on the judges. Competitors from all over the world lug their gear to what is the premier […]
Island Features | Full Article
Contract aims to reopen the highway by Nov. 22 The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.77 million emergency contract to reopen and repair N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke after the road was critically damaged during Hurricane Dorian. The contract was awarded to RPC Contracting of Kitty Hawk. Contractors plan to move equipment to […]
Local News | Full Article
In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, Hyde County is accepting common housing applications from individuals with housing damage and needs. County staff will utilize these applications to identify and work with property owners to assist them with searching for available resources to meet their individual needs. All property owners should submit an application including residents, […]
Local News | Full Article
Though the 15th Annual Day at the Docks celebration was canceled due to Hurricane Dorian, two cornerstone events from the festival have been rescheduled for Saturday, September 28. The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation has rescheduled their annual Chowder Cook Off for Saturday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with a new venue at the Hatteras Civic […]
Local News | Full Article
A portion of the disaster declaration for public assistance on Ocracoke following devastating flooding by Hurricane Dorian Sept. 6 has been approved President Donald Trump. Although Gov. Roy Cooper, in a return trip to Ocracoke today, told islanders gathered outside the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department, that no FEMA Public Assistance request had been approved, newly […]
Local News | Full Article
