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Ocracoke Express passenger ferry returns for summer season

WCTI 12 New Bern

May 5, 2026

The popular Ocracoke Express passenger ferry is set to launch its eighth summer season on May 5, offering travelers a faster and more convenient way to reach Oc |!| New Bern Ocraco…

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