During ocean overwash events, NC-12 on the north end of Ocracoke Island is usually one of the first parts of the highway to close and leads to suspension of ferry operations from Hatteras to Ocracoke.

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Imelda strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday morning. The storm is on track to move away from the Bahamas and approach Bermuda late Wednesday and early Thursday. Imelda is expected to approach the U.S ...

NCDOT is closing NC12 between the ferry terminal and the National Park Service Pony Pens due to severe weather conditions. NCDOT NC 12 will re-evaluate conditions at first light Tuesday morning.

A group of Ocracoke Village business owners has added its voice to the chorus calling for Gov. Josh Stein to declare an emergency over the condition of N.C. Highway 12 on the Outer Banks. The group, ...

C. Leinbach By Amy Howard A common belief is that people who live on Ocracoke are rich. We aren’t. We are industrious and work hard to be able to ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Ocracoke businesses urge Gov. Stein to declare emergency for NC 12 repairs Group wants state to accelerate winter projects and seek ...