Town of Oriental, NC

06/23/2026

Good Afternoon, Oriental! The Town Board was scheduled to meet Thursday, June 25, 9AM to continue with the Budget Public Hearing and has slid that meeting to FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 9AM, hoping that the General Assembly will have gotten its bills through and finished, so we can enact a full Fiscal Year Budget.

06/23/2026

🎣🇺🇸 Good Afternoon , Oriental! 🇺🇸🎣
The 46th Annual Croaker Festival is just around the corner! Join us July 3rd and 4th for a weekend filled with vendors, live music, pageants, contests, the parade, sailing regatta, street dances, and of course, fireworks over the harbor!
Highlights include:
🎶 Live entertainment throughout both days
👑 Croaker Queen, Mini & Miss Minnow Pageants
🥧 Baking Contest
🎨 Children's Coloring Contest
⛵ Bow to Stern Croakerfest Regatta
🎺 Marine Corps Band Performance
🇺🇸 Reading of the Declaration of Independence
🎉 Parade – Saturday at 10:00 AM
🎆 Fireworks Over the Harbor – Saturday at approximately 9:15 PM
Please be aware that some streets will be closed during festival activities and the bridge will close at 3:00 PM on July 4th for the fireworks display.
We look forward to celebrating Independence Day and another wonderful Croaker Festival with our residents and visitors. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
🎣🇺🇸 See you at the Croaker Festival! 🇺🇸🎣

06/23/2026

🌞 Good Morning, Oriental!
Just a friendly reminder that we will not be picking up yard debris until after the July 4th holiday. Please do not place debris at the curb at this time.
If you need to dispose of yard debris, please take it to the Green Waste Dumpsters on Gilgo Road.
Our Public Works crew is busy preparing the town for a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while they focus on those preparations.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
Have a great day, and we look forward to celebrating Independence Day with you! 🇺🇸🎆

06/22/2026

☀️ Good Morning, Oriental! ☀️
It's Monday again, and due to some mechanical issues, GFL will be running behind schedule today. Please keep your trash cans out until they have been serviced.

With the heat continuing, remember to stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on family, friends, and neighbors who may need a little extra help in the hot weather. 💧🌡️

Thank you for your patience, and have a safe Monday! 🚛♻️😊

06/22/2026

Be aware! Rinse and repeat!

6/22/26 @ 715AM – Make sure you stay weather aware today ENC! We continue to monitor a conditional threat for a few strong thunderstorms as showers and thunderstorms approach from the west this evening. The strongest storms would bring a damaging wind threat. Expect the threat to peak between 7PM and 2AM. Will note coverage will be isolated in nature so expect showers and storms to be hit or miss.

06/22/2026

Hello from Cherry Branch/Minnesott Beach Ferry Operations!

We are currently operating an amended schedule due to mechanical issues. We will alert you when we resume normal ferry operations. If you have any questions or for more information, please call 252-463-7000.

Amended schedule:

Departing Cherry Branch 5:00 AM,5:45 AM,6:45 AM,7:45 AM,9:00 AM,10:00 AM,11:00 AM,12:00 PM,1:30 PM,2:30 PM,3:30 PM,4:30 PM,5:30 PM,6:30 PM,7:30 PM,8:30 PM,10:00 PM

Departing Minnesott Beach 5:25 AM,6:15 AM,7:15 AM,8:30 AM,9:30 AM,10:30 AM,11:30 AM,12:30 PM,2:00 PM,3:00 PM,4:00 PM,5:00 PM,6:00 PM,7:00 PM,8:00 PM,9:00 PM,11:00 PM

Thank you, Cherry Branch/Minnesott Beach Ferry Operations

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads and Grandads in Oriental!

06/19/2026

Storms from the remnants of TS Arthur have weakened, moved offshore, and the severe threat has ended. A cold front will cross ENC between 6–10 PM, bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms. A few storms may produce gusty winds but are expected to remain below severe limits.

06/19/2026

From Town Dock:
Kick off the summer Oriental-style with Silospalooza 2026. Now in its 13th year, the outdoor music event is Saturday, June 20.
On Saturday, music starts at Noon and runs til late. Playing on the Red Rooster stage:
• 12:00noon – 1:30p Southern Hellcats (50s/60s Rockabilly)
• 2:00 – 4:00p Idlewild South (Southern rock)
• 4:30 – 5:00p Pizza eating contest
• 5:00 – 6:30p Moores Creek (Bluegrass)
• 7:00 – 9:30p Unknown Tongues (Zydeco)
BBQ plates served outside at the Red Rooster bar all day. Beer and wine available at the Red Rooster bar. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes…. and get yourself this year’s Silospalooza t-shirt. Entry is free, food and drinks available for purchase on-site or from The Silos.

06/19/2026

Be aware

📌 4pm Update- the system in question has moved off the coast.

⚠️ Hazardous Weather Update ⚠️

⛈️ Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and a brief tornado are possible across eastern NC through Friday afternoon.

⛈️ Isolated flash flooding is possible across eastern NC through Friday afternoon.

📌 You can find the full forecast by visiting ReadyNC.Gov/Weather