Ocracoke Island loses some good people
For 12 years (1974 to 1986), Mark Moseley was the place kicker for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders). During that time, he led the...
Remembering Capt. Reid Robinson
Reid Robinson, captain of the charter boat "The Devereaux," died in October.
Editor:
Ocracoke Island lost a colorful soul this past year, who gave us...
Challenges ahead for Ocracoke
In this season of reflection and, we hope, tranquility, Ocracoke has a lot to be thankful for.
Despite the ongoing, global COVID-19 pandemic, Ocracoke has...
Do the right thing
For years, an island couple have carried a trash bag on their morning walks through the village, picking up litter left by others.
They are...
October on Ocracoke is the nicest month
Do you have a favorite season or month?
Many of those who have lived on Ocracoke for many years consider October to be the best...
Not all anniversaries are joyous
We don’t like to continually write doom and gloom editorials, but September this year contains two major anniversaries that may cause angst in many...
Reflecting on 50 years on Ocracoke
By Ann Ehringhaus
A beautiful natural harbor greeted me and captured my heart a long time ago. There were approximately 550 people living on Ocracoke...
Can Ocracoke solve its affordable housing problem?
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By Sara Teaster
Last year, a group of concerned Ocracoke residents began discussing affordable housing. ...
Oceana to hold Shark Week online event on Thursday
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This week is the ocean’s top predator’s special week – Shark Week -- and Oceana, the Georgia Aquarium, El Porto Shark and the Great...
Junteenth is an important step toward ‘a more perfect union’
June 19 became a new national holiday -- Juneteenth -- honoring the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.
In...