Great photography: The art of ‘seeing’
By Rita Thiel The difference between a mediocre shot and a great photograph is the photographer’s eye. That’s what several folks from around the eastern United States learned when they attended Patrick […]
Hatteras to launch its own Waterfowl Festival Feb. 22 to 24
To catch up on Ocracoke news and more, click here The Hatteras Village Civic Association, along with the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, will launch the First Annual Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival Feb. […]
Bonner Bridge replacement set to open imminently
Compiled from stories in the Island Free Press The replacement for the major bridge connecting the southern Outer Banks islands to the world is set to open any day now. The last […]
Ocracoke School seeks industrial arts teacher
To catch up on Ocracoke news and more, click here Ocracoke School is looking for a vocational/industrial arts teacher to begin in August. To read about students from last year’s class winning an […]
New food pantry to be dedicated Feb. 24
To catch up on Ocracoke news and more, click here Text and photos by Rita Thiel Ocracoke’s Bread of Life food pantry has expanded and will officially open at 3 p.m. Sunday, […]
Medicaid changes will become more visible to beneficiaries, providers
Reprinted courtesy of North Carolina Health News Now that the providers for a privatized Medicaid managed care system have been chosen, HHS Secretary Mandy Cohen says beneficiaries will soon need to choose […]
Ocracoke events Feb. 13 to 17
Wednesday, Feb. 13 Gaffer’s: Trivia Night benefit for Ocracoke Archery Team, 7 p.m. Coyote Music Den, Word Play, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 1718 Brewing Ocracoke: Brooke & Nick special Valentine’s Day […]
Weekend writing workshop slated at Lightkeepers Guest House
To catch up on Ocracoke news and more, click here Island Path on Ocracoke will present a weekend writing workshop, “Creativity & Craft,” with author Karen Jones April 11 to 14 at Lightkeepers […]
Congressman Walter Jones dies at 76
By Peter Vankevich Congressman Walter B. Jones died today, his 76th birthday, according to a statement on his congressional website. In failing health beginning last fall, he entered into hospice care in […]
Birds of Ocracoke: The Bufflehead
By Peter Vankevich Here’s a quiz question. What do ducks and woodpeckers have in common? Read on. In the waters of Ocracoke one can see North America’s two smallest ducks, one of which […]
