Letter to editor: blame elected officials for shooting massacre
June 22, 2016 (updated)
Concerning the recent massacre in Orlando, FL, and the many others before it. We should look to those who are responsible...
Editorial: The island could use a few more bike racks
Exercise is good. Moving around without relying on fossil fuels is also good.
It has been said that Ocracoke is an island where things...
It’s time to get ferry replacement funding out of the ARPO
Islanders interested in voicing their concerns to the NC State General Assembly about whether or not to toll the Hatteras Ferry to garner money...
It’s time to start the ferry fight again
Ocracoke may rest a little easier these next five years on the offshore oil drilling front, but islanders may have another fight on their...
Editorial: Houses and businesses should have reflective address signs
Updated: 3/24/2016 (Date of OVFD open house corrected.)
Editor's news note: The Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department will have a 50th Anniversary Open House from 2 to...
Commentary: Vote responsibly
For more information regarding the March 15 primary, click here.
Choice in America is a given.
Whereas lots of choices can be a good thing, it...
Letter to the editor: thanks to NPS
Editor:
Kudos to the National Park Service for installing the two new signs for visitors at the Campground Beach!
The signs are large, attractive, readable and...
Thanks from the Village Thrift
Feb. 26, 2016
Editor:
We had a great opening at Village Thrift (Feb. 19) which would have not been possible without the help of so many...
A long way from Buffalo to Ocracoke
By Pat Garber
“Ocracoke!”
There was disbelief in the voice I heard at the other end of the phone. I had just made a call to...
Dispatch from Raleigh: In wake of gerrymandering ruling, give reform a...
Editor's note: We are posting this commentary from Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause North Carolina, regarding the issue of gerrymandering. Thirty percent of...