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The National Park Service is warning visitors to stay away from a two-mile stretch of beach on Hatteras Island where several houses have fallen in the ocean during storms over the past two years.

A coastal flood watch is in effect for most of Hampton Roads. Moderate tidal flooding that could result in up to two feet of water is possible in the Lower Chesapeake Bay and south to Corolla on Thursday evening through Friday.

CURRITUCK – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Currituck-Knotts Island ferry route is making slight adjustments to its daily schedule beginning Aug. 22.

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) issued this release indicating that the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will be out of commission for longer than anticipated.

The season, previously expected to end on July 31, has been extended due to popular demand and anticipated funding in next year’s state budget.

BEAUFORT — During the July meeting of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners, former Carteret County Airport Manager Jesse Vinson was recognized with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Passenger ferry service is to expected to begin Tuesday as well as an expanded vehicle ferry schedule between Hatteras and Ocracoke.

The Ocracoke Express will remain operational until September 29.

The N.C. Department of Transportation has launched a new text and email notification system to alert ferry passengers when weather or mechanical issues cause schedule interruptions on state ferry routes.

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Passengers traveling via ferry in the state can now be alerted directly regarding delayed routes, weather impacts or mechanical issues.