Co-publisher of the Ocracoke Observer. Formerly with the U.S. Copyright Office at the Library of Congress.
Twenty-six candidates are running in the special election on April 30 to replace the late Rep. Walter Jones in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Ocracoke. That total includes 17 Republicans, […]
Text and Photos by Peter Vankevich If one were to choose a species as the most handsome duck in America, I would choose this one. The Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) is the […]
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David E. Hallac will present an overview of visitation to the national parks on the […]
March 7, 2019 Reprinted courtesy of the Island Free Press By Joy Crist The North Carolina State Board of Transportation today unanimously voted to name the new bridge across Oregon Inlet the […]
Have you ever wondered how much rainfall fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important volunteer weather observing program is looking for help. The […]
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Text and photos by Peter Vankevich As Hurricane Florence headed to Eastern North Carolina last September, residents from Dare County all the […]
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday new election dates to fill the seat in North Carolina’s Third Congressional District, which […]
For Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Richard Taylor Two touching moments–one before tip-off in Ocracoke’s 58-56 state playoff loss to the Chatham Central Bears Tuesday night, and one following […]
Update: Game start will be at 6 pm By Richard Taylor The Ocracoke boys varsity basketball team, regular season Atlantic 5 Champions, will host Chatham Central Tuesday at 6 p.m., in the […]
Reprinted courtesy of Coastal Review Online 02/21/2019 by Mark Hibbs CHARLESTON, S.C. – A group of conservation organizations this week asked a federal judge to block the start of any seismic exploration for […]
