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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) has reopened ORV ramps 2 and 4, most Hatteras Island ramps, and all Ocracoke Island ramps, according to a Thursday afternoon update. “After assessing conditions this morning at ramps 43 and 44, a decision was made to keep these two ramps closed to ORVs for the next 24-48 hours […] Seashore News |  Full Article The post Most ORV ramps reopen on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands appeared first on Island Free Press.

Dare County Schools (DCS) issued the following message on Thursday afternoon, January 24, regarding school operations on Friday.  Friday, January 24, 2025, will be a Remote Learning Day for all Dare County Schools, due to ongoing impacts from the winter storm. Students should follow the expectations provided by their teachers for remote instruction. Staff may […] Local News |  Full Article The post Dare County Schools will have remote learning day on Friday, January 24 appeared first on Island Free Press.

The Hatteras-Ocracoke, Ocracoke-Swan Quarter, and Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferry operations have resumed normal operations as of 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23. Ferry service was suspended on Tuesday evening due to a winter storm which brought an estimated 8 inches of snow to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Some melting is expected today, but any wet roads may […] Local News |  Full Article The post Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations resume on Thursday afternoon appeared first on Island Free Press.

Most Outer Banks roadways will remain treacherous through at least Saturday morning, according to a Thursday update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City Office. Some melting is expected today, but any wet roads will freeze and ice on Thursday and Friday nights, leading to dangerous driving conditions. “Black ice is very difficult to […] Local News |  Full Article The post Black ice will make roads treacherous through Saturday; Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the OBX appeared first on Island Free Press.

The Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan draft is now available, and public meetings to provide input in Currituck and Dare counties are scheduled for January 28. This plan evaluates our community’s hazard risks and vulnerabilities and establishes goals, objectives, and actions for reducing risk and building local resilience. Take this opportunity to review the plan that […] Local News |  Full Article The post OBX Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan draft now available for review, public meetings on Tuesday appeared first on Island Free Press.