The Ocracoke British Cemetery needs community support
By Sundae Horn
The British Cemetery is not looking as good this year as it has in previous years. The sign at the cemetery says,...
Island visit inspires grad student
Editor:
Having the opportunity to visit Ocracoke with Dr. Walt Wolfram, Dr. Jeff Reaser, Emma, Jacob, and Catie was a truly remarkable experience. It’s an...
Islander and current director asks Ocracoke to support Mark Carawan for...
Tideland Electric Member Cooperative supplies the electricity to Ocracoke. Each month, members receive its magazine “Carolina Country,” which also includes “Tideland Topics,” a magazine...
Islander asks Ocracoke to support Jeff Credle for Tideland board
Tideland Electric Member Cooperative supplies the electricity to Ocracoke. Each month, members receive its magazine "Carolina Country," which also includes "Tideland Topics," a magazine...
Why do we have to fight so hard for transportation access?
By Amy Howard
A common belief is that people who live on Ocracoke are rich.
We aren't.
We are industrious and work hard to be able to...
What is your measure of devotion?
By John W. Rolph, Retired JAGC, USN
In my opinion, the greatest strength of democracy is its ability to not just tolerate peaceful dissent, but...
Ocracoke’s challenges are converging
A community meeting to discuss the future of ferry service, including tolls and impacts to Ocracoke residents, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday,...
On change, growth and development on Ocracoke
The Ocracoke Civic & Business Association at 6 p.m. tonight (March 17) will discuss the recent Ocracoke Access Alliance trip to Washington, D.C., and...
Hyde County’s local sales tax request deserves a ‘Yes’
In the March 3 primary, Hyde County voters will decide whether to approve a local sales tax increase.
After reviewing the county’s voter information guide...
Everything changes here
Text and photos by Michael Lydick
The dunes at South Point shift a little every time I return—sometimes a gentle reshaping, other times a dramatic...