Press Releases

May 8 - Hyde Commissioners to hold budget workshops next week

May 7 - Delays may continue on Hatteras ferry route due to shoaling

May 7 - N.C. Ferry Division recognized by U.S. Coast Guard for Outstanding Humanitarian Response

May 3 - Vidant Hospital to host Health Fair at Mattamuskeet Senior Center

May 2 - Davis Ventures to hold fourth annual basketball tournament

May 2 - Artist applications accepted for 2012 Hyde County Craft Show

May 2 - Mattamuskeet students observe "Kick Butts Day"

May 1 - Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors to meet

May 1 - Correction to WRAP Wellness Class - held Mondays in Swan Quarter

April 27 - Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament is next week

April 27 - SQVFD to host chicken lunch and dinner

April 27 - Men's Health Workshop announced

April 27 - Portsmouth Homecoming reception to feature book signing

April 27 - Chamber Issues Luncheon in Ocracoke to feature Sen. Stan White

April 27 - Burr introduces legislation to restore access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore

April 27 - Board of Education regular meeting changed

April 27 - Board of Education to hold special meet

April 20 - Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children to host grand re-opening

April 20 - Outer Banks Scenic Byway Committee to meet in Ocracoke

April 20 - Public input sought on transportation plan

April 20 - Saltwater Connections Workshop to be held in Ocracoke

April 20 - Bloodborne pathogens training offered

April 20 - Ocrafolk Festival line up announced

April 20 - Hyde Health Department introduces social walking program

April 19 - 2012 Ocracoke School STEM Fair biggest and best yet!

April 16 - Ocracoke's Molasses Creek breaks into the folk music top ten

April 16 - Free hearing screenings offered

April 16 - Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) workshop offered in Hyde

April 16 - Business Community Planning Workshop offered

April 12 - April is Child Abuse Awareness Month

April 11 - Board of Commissioners Joint meeting time changed to 4 p.m.

April 10 - Public hearing to be held on Non-Piloted Aircraft Program

April 10 - Commissioners to hold joint meeting with Board of Education

April 9 - "Shadow" is Hyde County's adoptable pet of the week

April 9 - Board of Education calls special meeting

April 4 - Substitute teacher training offered at Mattamuskeet School

April 4 - Jones leads efforts for fisheries reform

April 4 - Ocracoke Advisory Planning Board to meet

April 4 - April is National Minority Health Month

April 3 - Relay for Life 2012 officially kicks off in Hyde

April 3 - Ocracoke Teens get empowered with TRU training

April 3 - Ocracoke VFD gearing up for 2012 Firemen's Ball

April 3 - Ponzer VFD to hold barbecue dinner

April 3 - Canning class offered in Ocracoke

April 3 - Highway Patrol conducting "No Need to Speed" through April 8

April 3 - Mattamuskeet Senior Center Newsletter and Calendar published online

April 3 - Offices closed for Good Friday

April 3 - Soil and Water District Supervisors to meet

March 29 - May 1 deadline set for Hatteras Ferry Priority Passes

March 29 - 2010-11 Audit posted on Finance Department page

March 29 - Board of Education meeting changed

March 29 - Local students participate in Soil & Water Conservation District poster contest

March 28 - Public hearing set for April 2 Commissioners meeting

March 27 - Board of Education to hold special meeting

March 27 - Board of Equalization schedules meetings

March 27 - Ocracoke Occupancy Tax board seeking funding applications

March 22 - Agenda posted for Commissioners retreat

March 21 - Commissioners Retreat (revised)

March 16 - NPS declares pre-nesting areas

March 15 - Commissioners to hold board retreat at Government Center in Swan Quarter

March 15 - Community support requested for Brittish Cemetery Ceremony

March 15 - Customer service workshop offered at BCCC

March 13 - Hyde County still deep in Hurricane Irene recovery efforts

March 12 - Fishermen invited to rally in Washington DC, busses leaving from Nags Head

March 12 - Hyde County Board of Education to hold special meeting

March 12 - Creating a Sustainable Community topic of Saltwater Connections meeting #5 in Ocracoke

March 12 - Free mold class to be held in Hyde, registration deadline March 20

March 12 - Skipjack donated to Ocracoke Alive

March 7 - Public comments sought on Hyde's Comprehensive Transportation Plan

March 5 - Spay/neuter clinic offered in Ocracoke

March 5 - Basic EMT training offered, registration underway

March 5 - Hyde County Chamber announces annual meeting, Molasses Creek featured entertainment

March 5 - Ocracoke Advisory Planning Board to meet

February 29 - Election filing period ends with several Hyde seats still vacant

February 27 - Music Across the Sounds set for this weekend

February 27 - Saltwater Connections to host Oral History Workshop in Buxton

February 27 - Saltwater Connections to host Ocracoke community workshop

February 27 - Hotline to host barbecue lunch fundraiser

February 27- Hyde Election Office report

February 24 - Saltwater Connections announce funds available

February 24 - Health officials issue information on tobacco use prevention

February 24 - Hyde County Chambergram

February 24 - Ocracoke Gardening Class offered by Hyde County Cooperative Extension Office

February 24 - Board of Education announces policy session meeting

February 24 - State health officials release gang report

February 24 - OVFD medical responders recieve certification

February 24 - Reminder - DOT wants public participation at drop-in meetings

February 20 - First flu-related child death for 2012 reported

February 17 - Candidates file for election in Hyde

February 16 - Hyde Transit has services for everyone

February 15 - Rabies case confirmed in Hyde

February 14 - Swan Quarter Fire Department to hold fundraiser lunch

February 14 - Outer Banks Catch notes community meetings

Febrary 14 - Ocracoke gearing up for 5K run

February 14 - NPS welcomes "Alonso" to Ocracoke Pony Pens

February 14 - Correction to Ocracoke filing drive

February 14 - Cotton production meeting scheduled in Ponzer

February 13 - License plate agency located in Engelhard

February 10 - Marine Fisheries Commission to meet

February 10 - Hotline to serve lunch at Government Center

February 10 - Jones helps secure funding for Oregon Inlet

February 10 - WOVV newsletter, board to meet

February 10 - Filing opens for candidates in Hyde County Government Monday

February 10 - Columbia License Plate Office Closing

February 9 - Annette Swindell named January Employee of the Month

February 6 - Cedar Island Ferry Route to miss runs Wednesday

February 6 - Ponzer VFD to host dinner

February 6 - Chamber to host issues luncheon Feb. 15

February 3 - Board of Education changes meeting location, calls special meet

February 3 - State health officials launch web-based wellness site for small businesses

February 3 - Ocracoke Volunteer Firefighters complete Medical Responder Program

February 3 - DOT wants Hyde folks to "drop in" and participate in public meetings

February 2 - Blood drive tomorrow at Mattamuskeet School

February 2 - Temporary workers help with Hurricane relief, positions stil available

February 1 - Ocracoke Advisory Planning Board meeting cancelled

February 1 - Soil and Water District Supervisors to perform evaluation

February 1 - Notice of public hearing regarding Talent Enhancement Demonstration Grant

February 1 - NPS spells out final details of ORV rules

January 31 - Health officials reporting statewide increase in Norovirus infections

January 31 - Energy improvements projected to save Hyde $60,000 annually

January 31 - Outer Banks Catch looking to make a big splash in 2012

January 31 - Artist applications accepted for 2012 Ocrafolk Festival

January 31 - Free mold classes offered

January 31 - Ocracoke artists make interesting use of unlikely space

January 30 - ORV final rule published, changes take effect Feb. 15

January 27 - Commissioners vote to pay $3 million for hurricane clean up

January 26 - Community Health Assessment released for Hyde County

January 26 - Grant funds available for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council projects

January 23 - Commissioners call special meeting

January 18 - Latest release on NCDOT Public Meeting Tonight, Ocracoke School Gym, 7 PM

January 6 - Free help to quit smoking: patches, nicotine gum, support

January 6 - Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less kicks off in 2012

January 6 - East Carolina Behavioral Health to hold informational workshops

January 6 - DMF looking to define commercial fishermen

January 5 - Latest commissioner meeting summary

January 5 - Ferry toll hearing announced, county manager pushes to include Ocracoke location

January 3 - Ocracoke Advisory Planning Board to meet, agenda released

2011 Press Releases

December 30 - Agenda for Jan. 3 Commissioners' meeting

December 30 - Public hearing set for sales tax levy

December 30 - Fisheries issues forefront in December

December 30 - Ferry tolls to be an issue in 2012

December 30 - Activity to increase at Stumpy Point bombing range

December 30 - Agricultural medicine training offered

December 30 - Board of Education meeting changed

December 30 - Eat Smart, Move More registration now accepted

December 30 - Ferry runs reduced for winter 2012

December 30 - Citizens have options for solid waste pick up

December 29 - Final public hearing for N.C. 12 to be held in Ocracoke

December 19 - NCDOT officials agree on options for N.C. 12

December 16 - County offices closed Dec. 23, 26 and 27

December 16 - New hours for convenience sites

December 15 - Health advocates pushing for mobile dental care for Ocracoke kids

December 12 - Funds no longer available for energy assistance

December 12 - Campbell named Employee of the Year at Hyde Christmas Party

December 12 - Donations still needed for Hyde DSS Christmas Cheer program

December 10 - Ferry to run amended holiday schedule

December 9 - Commissioner Meeting Summary, 12-5-11

December 8 - Board of Education calls special meeting

December 8 - State team offering further assistance for Irene survivors

December 8 - 2011-12 budget posted

December 8 - Options for trash collection

December 7 - State assists small businesses with tax issues

December 2 - Bonner Bridge workshop scheduled for Ocracoke

November 30- DMF seeks comment on Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan

November 30 - County manager eyes state of Hatteras Ferry Channel

November 28 - Williams leads panel at Rural Center Conference

November 28 - Community garden gives access to fresh produce

November 22 - Commissioners read draft travel trailer ordinance

November 22 - Commissioner meeting summary

November 21 - Offices closed for Thanksgiving

November 18 - SBA Disaster Centers Closing Today

November 17 - Keeney named Outstanding Rural Leader

November 17 - Health Department launches "Maintain, Don't Gain" holiday health initiative

November 16 - DSS announces  changes to LIEAP program starting in December

November 15 - Hotline reflects on services provided and plans new events

November 7 - DOT Ferry Division dedicates new ferry Swan Quarter

November 7 - Hyde 4-H Agent receives masters degree, promotion