August 2013 By Henry Schliff For many years tuna has been second only to shrimp as America’s favorite seafood but most people bought it in a can to make tuna salads and […]
Pete Vankevich
Co-publisher of the Ocracoke Observer. Formerly with the U.S. Copyright Office at the Library of Congress.
The Flying Melon has a Brand New Building and Location
July 2013 by Connie Leinbach A test of a business’s value to its customers is when it’s not open, everyone hankers for it. That happened over the winter and spring as The […]
Congratulations Ocracoke Graduates
Ocracoke School launched four seniors during graduation ceremonies in the school gym. Valedictorian was Zackery Jordan “Jordy” Jenkins, who is a commercial fisherman and will attend the College of the Albemarle in […]
Spotted on Ocracoke: A Snapping Turtle
July 2013 Text and Photo by Peter Vankevich There are several turtle species that can be observed on Ocracoke. In the spring, one of them which you may come upon when you […]
The negative press sticks longer
July 2013 By BJ Oelschlegel I was scooping ice cream for a family (my other job) and as they proceeded to pay, the dad made a comment about the incredibly long amount […]
Ocrafolk Festival a Delight for All
July 2013 By Connie Leinbach Ocracoke Festival organizers were happy when Tropical Storm Andrea skirted Ocracoke after a drenching Thursday leaving sunny weekend weather in its wake. “It was a great weekend,” […]
A Trip to Portsmouth Island with the Austins: More Than Just a Boat Ride
July 2013 By Pat Garber Off the coast of eastern North Carolina lies the remote island of Portsmouth, renowned for birds, seashells, and history. Accessible only by boat, Portsmouth Island is part […]
Beachcombing on Ocracoke and Portsmouth Islands
Beachcombing on Ocracoke and Portsmouth Islands by Pat Garber (June 2013) Legend has it that Black¬beard the Pirate buried his treasure on the island of Ocracoke, and every once in a while […]
Foreign dignitaries humbled by Annual British Cemetery Ceremony
June 2013 by Connie Leinbach Canadian Naval Attaché Commander David Trudeau was humbled by the annual British Cemetery Memorial Service May 10 on Ocracoke. The ceremony honors the four seamen whose bodies […]
Health and Wellness: Angie’s Gym
June 2013 By TL Grace West Do you have a fitness story? Why not begin or continue one while on Ocracoke? Many people I talked with who are enjoying the new gym […]
