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Battle of the Ocracoke Infield, five adult teams from the Triangle will take on Ocracoke; view and/or play at the Community Ballfield. See flyer below. Ocracoke School Carnival, begins with parade at 3:30 around the front of the school and games, cakewalk and more to follow in …
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Local candidates for the Nov. 5 General Election. October 19, 2024 0. Editor’s note: The General Election will be held Nov. 5 and early voting has begun in North Carolina. The Ocracoke Observer published the comments...
Rain, wind, rough surf, rip currents from Debby to ... - Ocracoke …
Aug 8, 2024 · While Tropical Storm Debby made its second landfall on Thursday along the South Carolina coast, Ocracoke and the Outer Banks avoided the worst of the weather on Wednesday with intermittent downpours and high wind in the 20s-mph zone and some higher gusts persisting as the outer bands of Debby’s winds whip the coast.
Back-up power working in Ocracoke; officials seeking additional ...
Jul 30, 2017 · For Ocracoke news, click here By Connie Leinbach Cape Hatteras EMC and Tideland EMC announced today that the worst-case scenario for Ocracoke and Hatteras has occurred—all three lines of the main power transmission cables were …
Two new county commissioners added, most incumbents win, no …
Nov 7, 2024 · Ocracoke’s county commissioner Randal Mathews was unopposed and will continue to serve. There are five county commissioners whose terms are four years. In 2026, the Currituck and Swan Quarter township positions will be up for election.
Ophelia bypasses Ocracoke - Ocracoke Observer
Sep 23, 2023 · Update: As of 8 a.m. Sunday, Hatteras Inlet ferries have resumed and all of NC 12 is passable. Ocracoke Island was drying out Saturday as Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall south of Ocracoke on Emerald Isle around 6 a.m. and was heading north into mainland North Carolina and northward.
Ocracoke gets through a few stormy days | Ocracoke Observer
Oct 1, 2022 · As Tropical Storm Ian worked its way through central North Carolina Friday afternoon, Ocracoke has largely been spared, but received high, gusty winds and rain beginning Thursday night and into Friday that caused suspension of the ferry service.
Coastal overwash threat continue along parts of Outer Banks this …
Sep 22, 2024 · A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon from Duck to Ocracoke village. Water level rises of 1 to 2 feet above ground on the oceanside, and up to one foot above ground on the soundside are expected to continue, especially around high tide.
Local responses to help western North Carolina begins
Oct 2, 2024 · Tuesday, the Hyde County Sheriff’s Office announced that in the coming days deputies from their agency will be heading to western NC to help with disaster recovery efforts. Anyone interested in donating supplies can drop them off at the Hyde County Sheriff’s Office, 1223 Main Street, Swan Quarter.