By Kelley Shinn Let me first state clearly that I do not advocate a staunch position, one way or another as to the reopening of this island. It matters not if you […]
The opening of the floodgates
Whither (not wither) Ocracoke?
The seven-foot storm surge that accompanied Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 6 impacted all facets of Ocracoke. Just after its strike, for variable times, the island had no electric power, no open grocery […]
Federal reforms needed to keep delivering on the promise of a stronger, smarter recovery
Op-ed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper North Carolinians are determined, tough people. For generations, our families have weathered brutal hurricanes. But recent history tells us there’s a new normal when it […]
The plight of the commercial fishermen
By Ruth King Once again, I am writing about our Commercial Fishermen here in Carteret County and the whole coastal area of North Carolina. This week there is to be a vote by […]
Ocracoke Escape Room presents piratical puzzle
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Zoe Howard During the introduction to the Ocracoke Escape Room, I was presented with a conundrum: After searching through “William Howard’s […]
Opportunity looms to boost solar power in North Carolina
By Sally Robertson Solar energy: What’s not to love? You take something that nature provides for free and turn it into electricity. It saves you money. It replaces fossil fuels, which cause […]
In the heat of the summer is a good time to consider Ocracoke in the fall
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Many consider the fall as their favorite Ocracoke season weather-wise. It’s still summer-like and the ocean waters remain warm into October and […]
The passenger ferry ripple effect and village safety redux
The ongoing passenger-ferry saga has had its share of twists and turns. In March when the nearly completed Ocracoke Express failed inspections, few islanders expected service this summer. Thanks to some quick […]
The Blue Economy: A new way of looking at sustainable living
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here You may not yet have heard the term “blue economy,” but you probably will soon enough. “Blue economy” refers not to a […]
Blues and Reds: Let’s talk
“We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every […]
