BIG FISH! Island charter captains hunting trophy swordfish
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By Connie Leinbach
Some Ocracoke charter fishermen have ramped up their gamesmanship with a new and...
Cape Hatteras National Seashore extends 2020 lifeguard season at three popular...
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As a result of increased late summer tourism to the Outer Banks, Cape Hatteras...
Collectors flock to Dave O’Neal’s Downpoint Decoy Shop
By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke’s first Waterfowl Festival on April 21 in the school gym will celebrate renowned island carver Dave O’Neal.
When you step inside his...
What’s open–updated
First published on Nov. 22, 2019; further updated/corrected Feb. 25. This list will continue to be updated.
Now that Ocracoke Island is open to visitors...
The island’s craft brewery, 1718 Brewing Ocracoke, opens Saturday
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By Connie Leinbach
As word got around the island on Saturday after 1718 Brewing, Ocracoke's craft brewery, opened at noon for...
Blackbeard exhibit on view in Hatteras museum
HATTERAS— An infamous pirate has once again staked claim to land along the Outer Banks.
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort has installed its...
OPS to commemorate Lt. Robert Maynard’s role in Blackbeard’s demise
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By Bailey Herndon
British Naval Officer Lt. Robert Maynard had a big role in the Blackbeard saga, and...
Ocracoke lifeguard beach retains its No. 2 in the U.S. status
Ocracoke Island once again earned a top spot on the annual Dr. Beach 10 Best Beaches in the USA list, with the Ocracoke Lifeguard...
Moon festival to welcome fall on Ocracoke
The Moonraker Tea Shop will celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival on Sept. 21, a full moon night.
The shop will offer traditional Chinese moon cakes...
A Trip to Portsmouth Island with the Austins: More Than Just...
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...