Warren Howard Frantz died Tuesday after his vehicle hydroplaned and crashed off ocean-overwashed N.C. 12 at the north end of Ocracoke.
‘Forest bathing’ or hiking a trail can make you feel better
Studies show that soaking up the forest environment reduces stress and promotes nervous system healing.
Breeding challenges among concerns for Ocracoke ponies
No foal has been born in years, and the management plan for the small herd that has survived for centuries on Ocracoke Island dates back to 1995.
Ocracoke passenger ferry service to continue to Sept. 6
The state legislature has approved more funding for the passenger ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke to continue until Sept. 6
Waterways Commission to discuss moving South Dock
The Ocracoke Waterways Commission’s meeting May 18 will focus on the NCDOT proposal to relocate the South Ferry Dock.
Dredging Near Ocracoke Village Underway
Dredging in Big Foot Slough in Pamlico Sound began Wednesday to make traveling between Ocracoke and Cedar Island and Swan Quarter safer for larger vessels.
Mainland Hyde, Ocracoke begin to Reopen
Hyde County Commissioners agreed to allow visitors to mainland Hyde beginning at 5 a.m. Wednesday and will work with Dare and Currituck counties to lift the visitor restriction on Ocracoke before Memorial Day.
Cooper, Cabinet Members Visit Ocracoke
Gov. Roy Cooper and members of his cabinet visited Ocracoke Island Monday to survey recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian’s Sept. 6 landfall.
Ocracoke Bulkhead Construction to Begin
The N.C. Department of Transportation will begin construction later this month on a 1,000-foot bulkhead on the north end of Ocracoke Island in an emergency effort to slow erosion.
Ocracoke to Get Rental Passenger Ferry
The N.C. Department of Transportation is offering to lease for Ocracoke a passenger ferry that could begin running as early as May 24.
Construction Flaws Plague Passenger Ferry
Construction problems, including unsatisfactory aluminum welds, have delayed delivery of the state’s passenger ferry for the Ocracoke-Hatteras route and officials are considering a rental boat.
Volunteers Needed to Patrol for Sea Turtles
The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles is hosting a meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ocracoke Community Center for volunteers interested in patrolling for sea turtles washed ashore this fall and winter.
DEQ Secretary Visits Ocracoke’s Microgrid
Michael Regan, state Department of Environmental Quality secretary, toured last month Ocracoke’s electric microgrid, which is experimenting with clean energy sources.
Ocracoke Tram Takes Off, Ferry Tolls Waived
Ocracoke kicked off Saturday its free tram service to help with walk-on traffic, and the state Ferry Division has waived all ferry tolls until further notice.
Beachgoers View Sea Turtle Nest Excavation
The public was able to view Tuesday the Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff excavating a nest of baby loggerhead turtles lcoated about a quarter mile north of the Lifeguard Beach stand.
Ocracoke Trams to Offer Rides Next Month
Four passenger trams are expected to begin transporting visitors and residents around Ocracoke village beginning in late August, the owner announced during the July 11 Ocracoke Civic and Business Association civic affairs meeting.
