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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bicycle and golf cart safety and the law
Updated June 26, 2016
By Grace West
Bicycles are a big part of the transportation landscape on Ocracoke.
It may be hard to imagine that in the...
The nighttime sky on Ocracoke has a starring role
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See below for information about the NPS nighttime sky appreciation event 7 to 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at the...