Author: Ocracoke Observer

The Ocracoke Observer is a North Carolina Press Association award-winning newspaper published online and printed 10 months each year for distribution on Ocracoke Island, connecting points and areas including Hyde and Dare counties. The paper is generated on Ocracoke and printed in Greenville from March to December, and daily online at ocracokeobserver.com.

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GOV May 27th, 2023

Ocracoke Observer: Hyde County EMS management quits over budget concerns

By Connie Leinbach, Ocracoke Observer Citing low pay, inadequate funding and many other issues, the Hyde County EMS director and deputy director have submitted their resignations. EMS chief for the county, David White, said in an email to the Ocracoke Observer, his staff and several others that his last day will be June 17 and…Read More from Ocracoke Observer: Hyde County EMS management quits over budget concerns

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Visitor Economy May 14th, 2023

Ocracoke Observer: Islanders worried about ferry service

By Connie Leinbach, Ocracoke Observer Ocracoke Islanders are concerned about uncertainties this spring and summer with the passenger ferry and the vehicle ferries. An official start date for passenger ferry service this year has not been announced, said Jamie Kritzer, assistant director of communications for NCDOT, in an email. It was due to begin runs…Read More from Ocracoke Observer: Islanders worried about ferry service

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BIZ Commentary May 10th, 2023

Analysis: Could “lightering” help with Ocracoke traffic issues?

Maybe it’s time for the N.C. Ferry Division to look to the past for a solution to the present, regarding the Hatteras ferry terminal’s long stacking lanes of vehicles waiting to go to Ocracoke. Ocracoke’s neighbor to the south, Portsmouth Island, thrived in the 19th century serving as a port that would receive goods for…Read More from Analysis: Could “lightering” help with Ocracoke traffic issues?

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BIZ GOV March 4th, 2023

Public hearing on Ocracoke food truck regulations scheduled for Monday

The Hyde County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 6, during their regular monthly meeting, on a proposed change to the Ocracoke Development Ordinance (ODO) involving outdoor sales, food trucks and parking. The meeting will be held in the Hyde County Government Center, Multi-Use Room, and the…Read More from Public hearing on Ocracoke food truck regulations scheduled for Monday

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News February 21st, 2023

Ocracoke re-entry permits for 2023-2026 now available

New re-entry tags for island entry after emergency evacuations are now available to Ocracoke Island residents and property owners. Hyde County Emergency Services Department issues multi-year re-entry permits for use when emergency conditions limit general access to Ocracoke Island. All re-entry tags will expire by Dec. 31 this year, said Teresa Adams, Hyde County liaison….Read More from Ocracoke re-entry permits for 2023-2026 now available

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BIZ February 3rd, 2023

Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board seeks funding proposals for 2023-2024

The Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board is gearing up to award grants to Ocracoke nonprofits and has scheduled the 2023-2024 appropriations meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in the Ocracoke Community Center. Request packets should be dropped off no later than Monday, March 1, at Ride the Wind Surf Shop, between 10 a.m. and 4…Read More from Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board seeks funding proposals for 2023-2024

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Out & About January 25th, 2023

Mended Wing Theatre Company to bring ‘Hamlet’ to Ocracoke

Ocracoke Alive will host the Mended Wing Theatre Company with a production of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, and Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Ocracoke Community Center. Ocracoke’s own Emmet Temple formed the company with fellow students from the N.C. School of the Arts. For their sixth season beginning this month,…Read More from Mended Wing Theatre Company to bring ‘Hamlet’ to Ocracoke

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Visitor Economy Weather November 29th, 2022

NCSU to present disaster recovery information hub findings in Ocracoke on Thursday

This past spring, researchers from N.C. State University’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management gathered insight from Ocracoke community members related to developing a virtual information hub for disaster recovery efforts. This virtual information hub could help Ocracoke and other coastal communities better respond to future disasters and crises such as hurricanes and pandemics….Read More from NCSU to present disaster recovery information hub findings in Ocracoke on Thursday

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GOV Top Stories October 23rd, 2022

Ocracoke to replace aged tank, assess island water lines

The Ocracoke Sanitary District got good news this summer when it was awarded two grants to replace the island’s aged water tank. The big-ticket, the Water Tower Replacement Project Grant, is for $5.6 million and will replace the 150,000-gallon water tank, built in 1977. It will be installed next to the existing water tank, and…Read More from Ocracoke to replace aged tank, assess island water lines

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