07/20/17 The Serving Latinos/Immigrants training will take place on Friday, August 25th from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm at the Hyde County Government Center in Swan Quarter, North Carolina in the multipurpose room. Read More
07/13/2017 Bianca Torres a rising freshman at Terra Ceia Christian School was selected to attend the Resource Conservation Workshop at North Carolina State University on June 25th- June 30, 2017.
Read More07/03/2017 Hyde County Manager, Bill Rich, accepted the resignation of Teresa Adams, Public Information Officer and Deputy Clerk, effective July 1, 2017.
Read More04/18/17 The Swan Quarter VFD will hold a choice of grilled chicken or grilled BBQ chicken fund-raising lunch and dinner on Saturday, April 29, from 11:30 am until 7:00 pm at the station.
03/30/17 The Regular Meeting of the Hyde County Board of Education on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., will be held at the Ocracoke Community Center, 999 Irvin Garrish Hwy., Ocracoke, North Carolina 27960.
Read More03/23/17 There will be a Makers Market on Silver Lake on April 15th from 9am - 3pm at the Wahab House Lawn, 161 Irvin Garrish Hwy, next to the Anchorage Inn.
03/20/17 The Joint Board of Education and Board of Commissioners Meeting will begin at 5:00pm on Monday, April 3, 2017. Read More
02/17/17 This year the meeting will be held on Tuesday April 4th @ 7:00 PM at the Ocracoke Community Center. Request packets should be dropped off no later than Monday, March 27th at the front desk of the Ocracoke Library. Read More
10/19/16 Hyde County General Election One Stop Voting Schedule. See Attached
12/01/15 The winter months are settling in but spring is just around the corner and it’s never too early to start planning your Spring Garden!! Hyde County is interested in hearing from you and your community groups on the need and importance of community gardens in your towns!
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11/20/15 Hyde County and Beaufort County Community College jointly sponsored a marketing workshop on Ocracoke Island this week. Read more
11/19/15 The Engelhard Sanitary District will hold their regular monthly meeting on November 24, 2015. See agenda here
11/19/15 Early enrollment for winter and spring classes at MATTIE Arts Center now open.
Read More11/19/15 The annual Christmas in Hyde Concert will take place on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Swan Quarter Baptist Church. Read more
11/18/15 The Hyde County Department of Social Services is accepting applications for their Christmas Cheer project through December 4. Read more
11/18/2015 North Carolina Emergency Management will be utilizing FEMA funds to elevate three structures in Hyde County, NC. Read more
11/18/15 The Engelhard Sanitary District is accepting proposals and quotes for the provision of Bond Counsel Services until 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 2015.
Read More11/16/15 The Hyde County Department of Social Services will accept Low Income Energy Assistance applications starting December 1, 2015. Read more
11/16/15 All Hyde County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2015 for Thanksgiving Holiday. Read more
11/16/15 The Hyde County Commissioners will handle various organizational issues at their December 7, 2015 regular meeting. Read more
11/11/15 The November ferry meeting on Ocracoke Island has been rescheduled to Monday, November 16. Read more
11/11/15 All Hyde County offices, including the Health Department, will be closed on November 11, 2015 in observance of Veteran's Day. Solid waste convenience sites will remain open and operate normal business hours.
11/10/15 The Hyde County Board of Education has called an emergency meeting for Wednesday, November 11th at 5:00 p.m. Read more
11/10/15 Trillium Health Resources will unveil a new mental health screening program for Hyde County on November 17.
Read More11/10/15 Two free prenatal and breastfeeding classes will be offered at the Hyde County Health Department on December 2, 2015. Read more
11/8/15 The regularly scheduled November 9, 2015 joint Hyde County and NC Ferry Division meeting on Ocracoke has been postponed.
Read More11/5/15 The Hyde County Board of Education has called a special meeting for November 12, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Read more
11/5/15 Make sure to save your spot for the Beaufort County Community College "Marketing for the Craftsperson or Artist" two part workshop on Ocracoke November 19 & 20. Space is limited! Read more
11/5/15 Get the latest news from Hyde County Hotline. Read more
11/5/15 The NCDOT has awarded a contract for construction of the Pea Island interim bridge. Read more
11/2/15 An online building permit application and payment portal is now available through the Hyde County Inspections Office. Details
10/30/15 Hyde County is accepting proposals for debris monitoring and recovery services until December 15, 2015. Read more
10/29/15 The NPS will reopen seasonal off-road-vehicle routes starting November 1. Read more
10/29/15 The November meeting of the Ocracoke Planning Advisory Board has been rescheduled to November 5, 2015. Read more
10/29/15 Get the latest news about schedules and services from Hyde Transit. Read more
10/29/15 Ocracoke's local radio station, WOVV, is set to move into their new studio this November.
Read More10/29/15 A series of three public workshops will be held in early November regarding the joint land use study of the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the Dare County Range. Read more
10/29/15 Trillium Health Resources, a regional health agency providing services to 24 counties in NC, is collecting feedback on mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services.
10/26/15 Learn how to avoid identity theft and fraud with tips from various experts at the Mattamuskeet Senior Center on November 18. Read more
10/26/15 The Davis Youth & Recreation Center will hold its fall Festival on November 7, 2015.
Read More10/26/15 Due to mechanical issues, the NC Ferry Division will use an alternate schedule for the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry. Read more
10/22/15 The Ponzer Volunteer Fire and Rescue will host a BBQ chicken fundraiser on November 14, 2015. Read more
10/22/15 MATTIE Arts Center will celebrate its third anniversary on October 31, 2015 with activities for the whole family. Read more
10/22/15 The National Park Service will increase fees for camping in the Seashore starting November 1, 2015. Read more
10/22/15 The Swan Quarter VFD will host a fried shrimp fundraiser on October 31, 2015. Read more
10/19/15 Join the Hyde County Board of Education for their Golden LEAF Foundation $200K grant award presentation on Wednesday, October 21. Read more
10/19/15 The NCDOT wants feedback on transportation projects in northeast North Carolina. Read more
10/16/15 The next ferry meeting on Ocracoke is set for Monday, October 19, 2015 at 1 p.m. in the Community Center. The discussion will focus on potential tolling of the Hatteras-Ocracoke route. Read more
10/15/15 The 2016 primary election date has been set for March 15, 2016. Read more
10/15/15 The Engelhard Sanitary District will meet on October 22, 2015 at 5 p.m. Read more
10/15/15 Applications are currently being accepted for a site attendant at the Ocracoke solid waste convenience site. Read more
10/15/15 Healthy cooking classes will be offered for free this fall in three Hyde County townships. Read more
10/15/15 Cooperative Extension is here to help you register for Medicare Part D during the open enrollment period. Read more
10/13/15 Hyde County Health Department offers tips to controlling mosquitoes after widespread flooding in Hyde. Read more
10/13/15 The NC Coastal Federation is accepting applications for its annual Derelict Fishing Gear Recovery project.
10/13/15 Start your holiday shopping early at the Mattamuskeet Senior Center annual craft fair. Read more
10/12/15 Citizens with home damage due to recent flooding are encouraged to apply for assistance through the Office of Planning and Economic Development. Read more
10/9/15 Legislators met with hundreds of local farmers on October 6, 2015 to discuss the recent widespread flooding and crop damage in Hyde County. Read more
10/8/15 One week to register (by October 15th) and still be guaranteed a T-shirt!
Read More10/8/15 The Hyde County Health Department will host two flu shot clinics on Wednesday, October 14. Read more
10/8/15 Read the latest update from the NPS regarding the status of campgrounds, welcome centers, and ORV ramps. Read more
10/8/15 VisitNC's Tourism Research Assistance Center will be in Hyde County this fall to meet with tourism-related businesses.
Read More10/8/15 Flood water can pose dangerous health hazards. Learn more about risks related to exposure to flood water. Read more
10/8/15 The Ocracoke Health Fair originally planned for Saturday, October 10, 2015 has been cancelled.
10/8/15 Enter to win the Friends of the Historic Hyde County Courthouse raffle. Read more
10/8/15 Join the MATTIE Arts Center during their third year celebration on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Read more
10/8/15 The Hyde County ABC Board meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, October 19, 2015. Read more
10/7/15 Ocracoke Island will be open to visitors again starting October 8, 2015. Read more
10/7/15 The Ocracoke Planning Advisory Board has rescheduled its October meeting to Thursday, October 15, 2015.
10/6/15 All Hyde County government offices will remain closed Wednesday, October 7 and the Commissioners meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, October 12. Read more
10/6/15 High water from aerial and sound side flooding continues to linger in Hyde County creating hazardous driving conditions. Visitor access to Ocracoke Island is still prohibited. Read more
10/6/15 Due to rain, the Swan Quarter community yard sale has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 10, 2015. Read more
10/5/15 Hyde County government offices will remain closed tomorrow, October 6, 2015. Read more
10/5/15 Hyde County is expecting continued rain and flooding for the 24 hours at least. Read more
10/4/15 Hyde County government offices will be closed Monday, October 5 due to inclement weather and flooding of roadways. The Commissioners meeting has been moved from October 5 to October 7. Read more
10/4/15 As Hyde County is expecting more heavy rain and possible sound side flooding, visitor access to Ocracoke Island remains prohibited. Read more
10/2/15 The mandatory evacuation of Ocracoke Island will end at 5:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015. Access to the island will still be restricted for visitors. Read more
10/2/15 Mandatory evacuation still in place for Ocracoke, County services open. Read more
10/1/15 The National Park Service began closing facilities as of 12 pm noon, October 1, 2015 to prepare for Hurricane Joaquin. Read more
10/1/15 A mandatory evacuation of Ocracoke Island will go into effect today at 3:00 p.m. Read more
10/1/15 The Board of Commissioners have declared a state of emergency for Hyde County and a mandatory evacuation of Ocracoke Island effective at 3pm today. See the State of Emergency Declaration here.
10/1/15 The emergency meeting of the Hyde County Commissioners has been moved up to 12 pm noon today. Read more
9/30/15 Read the latest news from Hyde County Hotline. Read more
9/30/15 The Hyde County Health Department will host two flu shot clinics on October 7, 2015. Read more
9/30/15 Hyde County Monitoring Hurricane Joaquin; Preparing to Make Emergency Declaration Decision. Read more
9/30/15 The Hyde County Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting to discuss preparations for Hurricane Joaquin. Read more
9/28/15 The next Hyde County Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled to October 21, 2015. Read more
9/27/15 Hwy 12 is open on Ocracoke and the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry has resumed operation, although delays and cancellations should be expected.
Read More9/26/15 Hwy 12 is currently closed due to overwash on Ocracoke Island between the Pony Pens and the Hatteras Ferry. The Hatteras Ferry is suspended.
Read More9/25/15 The spirit of Blackbeard returns to Ocracoke Island October 30 for the 2015 Blackbeard Pirate Jamboree.
Read More9/25/15 The October meeting of NCDOT Ferry Division officials on Ocracoke Island has been rescheduled to October 19, 2015. Read more
9/24/15 The latest issue of the Hyde Clover 4-H newsletter is now available online. Read more
9/24/15 Hyde County's Community Home Care and Hospice will host a meet and greet on October 29, 2015 at the Mattamuskeet Senior Center.
Read More9/24/15 VisitNC's Tourism Reasearch Assistance Center program will come to Swan Quarter and Ocracoke this fall.
Read More9/23/15 A low pressure system, bringing strong winds to the Outer Banks may cause interruptions in ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke this week. Read more
9/22/15 The Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fried shrimp fundraiser in conjunction with the Swan Quarter Community Yard Sale on October 3, 2015. More info
9/21/15 The Ocracoke Health Center will sponsor the Ocracoke Health Fair on October 10, 2015.
Read More9/21/15 The Engelhard Medical Center and the Ocracoke Medical Center will both host flu shot clinics on Thursday, September 24 from 4-6 p.m.
Read More9/18/15 The Ferry Division will extend the summer schedule for the Hatteras-Ocracoke route until October 6. Read more
9/18/15 Day at the Docks is an annual celebration of commercial fishing and island life on Hatteras. This year, Ocracoke's Eduardo Chavez will compete in the seafood cooking contest. Read more
9/18/15 Blackbeard's Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoke Island is set to bring mischief and fun to the island October 30- November 1. Read more
9/14/15 The National Park Service will re-open night driving routes in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore on September 15. Read more
9/14/15 The Ocracoke Sanitary District has announced a rate increase to be effective January 2016. Read more
9/10/15 The Hyde County Health Department will provide WIC for Ocracoke residents on September 14, 2015 at the Ocracoke Community Center. Read more
9/10/15 The Department of Agriculture is requiring all poultry owners to register their birds to prepare for avian influenza reaching NC. An info session will be held on Ocracoke on September 17. Read more
9/9/15 The Ferry Division will switch to its Autumn schedule next week. Read more
9/9/15 The location of the next regular public meeting with Ferry officials and Hyde County has been changed to the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department. Read more
9/9/15 Deputy Finance Director Mimi van Nortwick recently completed a continuing education course through the School of Government. Read more
9/9/15 Ocracats will host a free spay-neuter clinic September 22-24. Volunteers needed. Read more
9/9/15 Hyde County Hotline will hold its 5th annual winter gala on Saturday, November 21. Donations for auctions currently being accepted. More info
9/4/15 See the summary and posters from the recent passenger ferry meeting on Ocracoke regarding passenger-only ferry service on the Hatteras-Ocracoke route. Read more
9/1/15 The Hyde County Soil & Water Conservation District will meet on Tuesday, September 15 at the Hyde County Government Center. Read more
9/1/15 Relay for Life of Hyde County will hold its annual Relay for Life walk on September 12 at Mattamuskeet High School. Read more
9/1/15 Ferry crew members rescued two people from an overturned boat on Saturday en route from Ocracoke to Swan Quarter. Read more
8/31/15 The Engelhard Sanitary District will receive $25,000 from the USDA for preliminary engineering studies needed to repair the Engelhard wastewater treatment plant. Read more
8/31/15 The 9th annual Swan Quarter community yard sale will take place Saturday, October 3 starting at 7 a.m. Read more
8/31/15 The Swan Quarter/West Hyde School will be Saturday, September 5th. More info
8/31/15 See the latest updates from Hyde County Hotline. Read more
8/27/15 The chipping truck on Ocracoke is now repaired and available for weekly chipping services again. Read more
8/27/15 Jessica Cahoon, a 4-H youth member from Hyde County, attended the 6th annual NCACC Youth Summit. Read more
8/27/15 The Hyde County Board of Commissioners was recently honored with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service County Award. Read more
8/26/15 The NCDOT Ferry Division will host a second round of passenger ferry public meetings on Ocracoke and Hatteras, August 31 and September 1. Read more
8/25/15 Support the Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue at their fried shrimp fundraiser on September 12, 2015. Read more
8/25/15 Learn how to protect your poultry from avian influenza. Read more
8/25/15 Ocracoke School will start a new sport this fall - soccer. Read more
8/21/15 Hyde County will host a public meeting on September 2, 2015 to discuss potential improvements to soundside access on Ocracoke Island. NPS Superintendent Dave Hallac to attend. Read more
8/20/15 The US Coast Guard issued a press release on Wednesday urging mariners to avoid the South Ferry Channel near Hatteras Inlet. Read more
8/20/15 The next regular meeting of the Ocracoke Planning Advisory Board has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 24, 2015.
Read More8/20/15 Register now for the September ServSafe class offered at the Hyde County Government Center Teaching Kitchen. More info
8/18/15 With the final legal roadblocks out of the way, the DOT announces plans to complete final design and pre-construction work in time to begin building the new bridge in Spring of 2016. Read more
8/18/15 Apply now to sell your wares at the 2015 Down East Fall Arts & Craft Show on October 31, 2015. Read more
8/13/15 From August 19-August 29, all items at the Hyde County Hotline Thrift Store in Engelhard will be $1 unless otherwise marked. More info
8/11/15 NC Sea Grant and the Eastern Carolina Council are requesting input on abandoned and derelict vessels in your community's waters.
Read More8/11/15 Beaufort County Community College and the Hyde County Office of Economic Development will host two November workshops on Ocracoke focused on Marketing for the Craftsperson or Artist.
Read More8/11/15 Register now for the 2015 N.C. Rural Assembly, Cultivating Connectivity: Leveraging Broadband to Accelerate Opportunity. The event will be held in Cary on September 28 and 29. More info
8/11/15 NCDOT is accepting proposals from communities for the 2016 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative until October 30, 2015. Read more
8/10/15 Two public service interns from ECU are seeking input from local business owners and residents. Read more
8/10/15 Find out how you can help support Hyde County Hotline's 5th Annual Winter Gala. Read more
8/10/15 Read the latest news from Hyde County Hotline. Read more
8/10/15 Discover the real Treasure Island at Blackbeard's Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoke Island October 30 - November 1, 2015. More info
8/7/15 The Ocracoke Island Fig Festival is set for August 14, 2015 with a fig cake bake-off and several other fig themed activities.
Read More8/6/15 Hyde County Hotline is currently accepting applications for one part-time Faith Based Community Outreach Coordinator. Read more
8/6/15 The Ocracoke chipping truck is currently out-of-service, with an estimated repair time of two weeks. Read more
8/4/15 Bob Garner, UNC-TV host and author, will be the celebrity judge at the fig cake competition part of Ocracoke's August 14 fig festival. Read more
8/4/15 IOMAX will conduct flight testing at the Hyde County Airport August 5-8. Read more
8/4/15 Hyde County Cooperative Extension and 4-H will host a Halloween themed 5K glow run in Swan Quarter the evening of October 30.
Read More8/4/15 Sign-up now to participate in the annual Swan Quarter Community Yard Sale in October. More info
8/4/15 The Hyde County Department of Social Services will return to the Ocracoke Community Center as the location for their monthly provision of services to island residents. More info
8/4/15 The Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue will host a fried shrimp fundraiser on Saturday, August 8. Read more
7/30/15 Due to maintenance at Ocracoke School, Hyde County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 3, 2015 will be held at the Ocracoke Community Center and in the Hyde County Government Center, Multi-Use Room via telephone. Read more
7/29/15 View the agenda for the August 6, 2015 Engelhard Sanitary District meeting. More info
7/29/15 The National Park Service has created an ORV management newsletter as a quick reference guide on how to participate in the public scoping period about potential changes to ORV regulations. Read more
7/28/15 Free child birth classes will be offered at the Hyde County Health Department on August 26, 2015 from 1-3 p.m. Read more
7/28/15 The Cross Creek Care Givers Relay for Life team will host a fundriaser on July 29. More info
7/28/15 Hyde County Hotline is accepting applications until July 31 for a part time Prevention Services Coordinator. Read more
7/23/15 The NCDOT is accepting proposals until August 11 for vendors and advertising sponsors for the ferry system. Read more
7/23/15 Mark your calendar's for the Ocracoke Fig Festival on Friday, August 14th. More info
7/23/15 A recent Time Warner Cable video segment highlights NC Ferry Service to Ocracoke. Note - any future passenger ferry service between Ocracoke and Hatteras would supplement existing car ferry service. Watch video
7/23/15 The NC Coastal Federation will host a public forum on July 31 in New Bern entitled "Shaping Our Economy: Offshore Drilling in N.C." Read more
7/23/15 Sign up for the NC Agriculture Cost Share Program is now open. Read more
7/22/15 The NCDOT Ferry Division will hold a second public meeting for the current passenger ferry study on Monday, August 31, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Ocracoke Community Center.
Read More7/21/15 The National Park Service will hold a "public scoping meeting" to consider changes to the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) regulations in Cape Hatteras National Seashore on August 5 on Ocracoke. Other public meetings in the region will follow. Read more
7/16/15 Hyde County Manager Bill Rich helped raise funds for Hyde County Hotline by taking part in Hotline's "Stand a Little Taller" campaign.
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