Ocracoke Observer

Up to 4 inches of rain, coastal flooding possible on the Outer Banks this weekend

From our news services Hatteras and Ocracoke islands could see 3 to 4 inches of rain, coastal flooding, and dangerous surf ...
Island Free Press

Cape Hatteras National Seashore cautions most ORV routes may become impassable this weekend

Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) is warning beachgoers that driving conditions on most off-road vehicle (ORV) routes could become extremely challenging or potentially impassable this weekend due ...
The Outer Banks Voice

NC Transportation Board hears new ferry rates, requests delay in implementation

Outer Banks Voice Mandated by state law to place a toll on all North Carolina ferries, NCDOT Ferry Division Director Jed Dixon presented proposed tolls to the North Carolina ...
WTKR

'Life can continue here': Completed nourishment project brings renewed hope to Buxton

A complete transformation of the Buxton oceanfront is now complete after 69 days of work. 1.9 million cubic yards of sand has ...

Ocracoke hit-and-run crash involving golf cart sends person to the hospital; suspect identified

The accident happened Wednesday night on Lighthouse Road. Deputies said a truck struck a golf cart and then fled the scene.

Highway 12 on the Outer Banks fully reopens after repairs

NCDOT announced the official full reopening of Highway 12 on the Outer Banks Thursday morning. A message posted on their ...
The Outer Banks Voice

Francis “Dewey” Duon Hemilright, Jr.

The sea was never simply where he worked; it was part of who he was. After a lifetime spent on the water, fighting for fishermen, standing up for fisheries, and navigating whatever storms came his ...