North Carolina Leaders Secure $7 Million to Sustain Ferry Service

Ferry Division receives $7 million to sustain operations

By Connie Leinbach The North Carolina legislature late Tuesday afternoon approved an additional $7 million for the Ferry Division. Hyde County Manager Kris Noble told the news to the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association at their meeting Tuesday night. In the newly passed Senate Bill 449, $3 million will go toward operations, which includes personnel […]

North Carolina leaders secure $7 million to sustain ferry service

The Ocracoke Access Alliance today praised the North Carolina General Assembly and key legislative leaders for approving $7 million in critical funding to support the state’s ferry system — ensuring continued operations, vital maintenance, and reliable access for coastal communities. Proposed service reductions no longer need to be implemented, to the benefit of all ferry-reliant coastal communities. The newly approved funding includes $3 millio…