Mysterious aquatic architects: Plumed tube worms
By Pat Garber “Do you know what this is?” Ruth Fordan asked me one day recently, holding out her hand as we visited on my screened porch. “Danielle Creeksong found it at […]
Island son James Barrie Gaskill: 1943-2017
The island was saddened to learn of the death yesterday of island son James Barrie Gaskill, 74. Born in Carteret County on April 20, 1943, he was a son of the late […]
Celebration of Earl O’Neal Jr’s life Saturday in Methodist Church
Information updated. A celebration of life service for island historian and raconteur Earl O’Neal Jr., 87, who died May 26 in the McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville, S.C., will be held at 2 […]
Island vendors could purchase one priority pass in proposed state budget
By Connie Leinbach For Ocracoke news, click here. While Legislators in Raleigh continue to vote on the $23.03 billion budget passed by the state Senate yesterday, the budget includes a kernel of […]
Swimmers beware: Learn about rip currents in Ocracoke waters
Editor’s note: For tips about spotting good or dangerous water, see story here National Park Service is working on increased rip current education on Ocracoke in July. Last year was an unusually […]
N.C. Ferry Division schedules four shipyard tours starting June 29
MANNS HARBOR – North Carolina residents and visitors interested in getting a rare glimpse inside the Ferry System’s shipyard in Manns Harbor will get their first of four opportunities at 10 a.m. Thursday, June […]
Women’s arm wrestling for fun and a good cause
It only took a few seconds for Ocracoke Islander Kim Hansen to retain her championship title Thursday night in the Community Center as the top women’s arm wrestler in these parts. Hansen, […]
Young entrepreneurs: Kaylee Gaskins’ Hang 10 Smoothies
For Ocracoke news, click here Editor’s note: This article was first published in the August 2016 print edition. It is updated at end. Text and photos By Peter Vankevich Kaylee Gaskins […]
Sailing boats race to Ocracoke for the 54th time
For Ocracoke news, click here. By Peter Vankevich If you notice a lot of boats entering Silver Lake harbor late afternoon this Saturday, you will be witnessing a real nautical tradition. […]
Ocracoke School graduation is a community event
For Ocracoke news, click here. By Connie Leinbach On Ocracoke, high school graduation is a community event. This year’s graduating class of 17, one of the largest in recent years, decided to […]
Russell Newell: 1933-2017, developer and poet/song writer
Editor’s note: You can listen to Katy Mitchell perform Russell’s well-known song “Clam Rake” at the bottom of this article. Ocracoke has lost one of its more colorful characters. Russell Newell […]
The steward of Portsmouth Island Dave Frum retires
For Ocracoke news, click here. By Peter Vankevich Dave Frum recently motored his small boat to Portsmouth Island for the last time recently. On May 23, he retired as the Park Service’s […]
Play ball! Ocracoke to host baseball tournament, Karen Lovejoy to throw first pitch
For Ocracoke news, click here. Ocracoke Community Park & Youth Center will honor Karen Lovejoy, who will throw out the first pitch for the game between the Outer Banks Dare Devils and […]
Engelhard woman in jail on murder charges stemming from drug overdoses
For Ocracoke news, click here A mainland Hyde County woman is in the Pamlico County jail, Bayboro, without bond on two counts of murder in the drug overdose deaths June 1 of […]
OCBA meeting Wednesday night in Community Center
The Ocracoke Civic & Business Association, Inc., has scheduled a Contributor meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday (June 14) in the Community Center. This meeting is open to all, but only paying dues […]
Ocracoke events for the week of June 12
Summer events and entertainment on Ocracoke Island are in full swing. NPS Ranger programs have begun and are listed below. Monday, June 12 N.C. Ferry Division community meeting, Community Center 1 p.m. […]
Ocracoke School alumni gather to celebrate new inductees
For Ocracoke news, click here. By Connie Leinbach Potter Garrish made his annual visit to Ocracoke early this year and was the oldest to attend the Ocracoke School Alumni Association banquet. Garrish […]
Bonner Bridge to undergo safety check on Tuesday
NAGS HEAD – The Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet will undergo an annual checkup Tuesday morning to ensure its continued health. That checkup on the 53-year-old bridge will begin at 9 a.m. when […]
