The state of North Carolina has secured $7 million in new funding to ensure the continuity of ferry operations and shipyard maintenance, including vessels serving communities like Ocracoke Island. $3 million is directed toward statewide ferry service, while $4 million supports essential shipyard work. The efforts of the Ocracoke Access Alliance are instrumental in amplifying the need for dependable marine access and safeguarding the island’s connection to the mainland and visitor economy.
Article credit: Island Free Press.