Commentaries; op-ed pieces
The following is an Op-Ed regarding the coronavirus pandemic from Vidant Health/ECU Brody School of Medicine. Vidant Health and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are calling on all […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
