By Kelley Shinn Let me first state clearly that I do not advocate a staunch position, one way or another as to the reopening of this island. It matters not if you […]
The opening of the floodgates
C. Leinbach
What to expect, what’s open when Ocracoke opens Dec. 2–updated
Further updated/corrected Dec. 2. This list will continue to be updated. Now that Ocracoke Island will open to visitors on Monday, Dec. 2, the island will look very different as repairing and […]
Hyde commissioners vote to reopen Ocracoke on Dec. 2
By Connie Leinbach The Hyde County board of Commissioners Wednesday night voted to open Ocracoke Island to visitors at 5 a.m. Dec. 2. The meeting was a continuation of Monday’s monthly board […]
Hatteras/Silver Lake ferry service resumes, N. C. 12 on Pea Island reopens
This news story has been updated, Nov. 20, 7:18 p.m. From our News sources Nov. 20 The Hatteras-Ocracoke-Silver Lake ferry route resumed today after being suspended for several days but access is […]
Upcoming events on Ocracoke Nov. 20 to 30
Some upcoming events on Ocracoke this week and next. Wednesday, Nov. 20: Hyde County Elections Office Director Viola Williams will be at the Community Center from 1 to 5 p.m. to register […]
Hyde commissioners to further discuss island reopening Wednesday at 6 p.m.
By Connie Leinbach The Hyde County commissioners last night decided to postpone a decision to reopen Ocracoke Island until another meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The special meeting last night was recessed […]
Cooper approves disaster aid bill
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here From our news services Raleigh–Gov. Roy Cooper today signed HB 200, a disaster aid bill that includes $1.7 million for Ocracoke […]
Storm pummels NC 12, county commissioners to discuss reopening Ocracoke
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich The weekend storm that pummeled the Outer Banks with two days of sustained winds of 30-plus mph and gusts […]
Buddy Howard, 1935-2019: Loved history, coffee and conversation
By Philip Howard My brother, Lawton (Bud) Howard Jr., a recent resident of Ocracoke who had moved to Virginia after Hurricane Dorian, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Nov. 7, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Bud, […]
Two quilt raffles will benefit island families, food pantry
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Islanders, visitors and friends have two chances to obtain a handmade Ocracoke quilt this year. Ocracoke Island Realty is having its […]
