Get your fishing poles ready to raise money for area disaster relief efforts. Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) 23nd Annual Surf Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2019 at Jennette’s Pier. The fishing boundaries encompass the beach accesses from Eighth Street (MP 10) south to Jennette’s Pier (approx. MP 16.5). Check in […]
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Per the Ocracoke Observer, newly elected U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy announced on Saturday during a visit to the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department that the disaster declaration for “public assistance” for damage by Hurricane Dorian was signed on September 21 by President Donald Trump. The approval means that FEMA will reimburse the state of North Carolina […]
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August 27, 1929 – September 17, 2019 BUXTON — Eldon Barnett, 90, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 17, 2019. A native of Buxton, NC, he was the son of the late Walter D. Barnett and Celia Barnett. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63-years, Margaret Meekins Barnett. Eldon is survived by […]
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The North Carolina Ferry Division is adjusting its Ocracoke ferry schedule beginning Tuesday as its ferries continue to aid hurricane relief efforts on the island. Due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian and ongoing hurricane recovery, Hyde County Emergency Management continues to limit Ocracoke access to residents, non-resident homeowners and other personnel approved by Hyde […]
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Beginning Monday, September 23, Hatteras Island residents needing assistance with cleaning up their home or property can request assistance at the North Carolina Baptist Men Recovery Site located at the former PNC Bank Building at 47013 NC Hwy 12 in Buxton. Individuals who cannot get to the recovery site can call 252.489.9189. Residents who rent […]
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Daytime lane closures in the work zone around the Marc Basnight Bridge in Dare County will resume beginning Monday. During the lane closures, workers will be completing “punch list” items on the bridge project, including finishing touches to the railing and the bridge itself. Motorists should be aware of the possibility of daytime lane closures at […]
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Ocracoke Disaster Relief created a Facebook page, which people are encouraged to check in on to stay up to date with accurate information that actually comes from our team. The following is what Ocracoke needs as of Sept. 19. Before purchasing any of these supplies or planning a trip to Ocracoke with them, please contact ocracokedisasterrelief@gmail.com. Most critical […]
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The following was issued on September 19 from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Dorian’s storm surge inundated Ocracoke Island, the state of North Carolina continues to provide critical support services to the island. “Ocracoke took the brunt of Dorian’s wrath, and I’ve directed damage assessment teams to act on an […]
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Due to the extensive damage to Ocracoke’s homes, businesses and infrastructure by Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 6 and the uncertainty of when visitors can safely return to the island, the island-wide yard sale scheduled Saturday and this year’s Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree have been canceled. The jamboree produced as a weekend event at the end of […]
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Crews will begin debris removal in Hatteras Village on Monday, September 23. Homeowners in this area are asked to place all storm-related debris in right-of-way by 6 a.m. Monday morning as one pass will be made through each village. Following the completion of debris removal in Hatteras Village, crews will begin working north to Frisco. Updates will […]
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