This commentary was first published in the March 2019 Ocracoke Observer. By Peter Vankevich Here are some of the highlights of the last few months on Ocracoke. Winter on a remote coastal […]
The winter of our, well, normalcy
Hyde County Government needs a more visible presence on Ocracoke
Providing government services in a geographically large and sparsely populated county can be a challenge. It is even greater when many of its residents are separated by 23 miles of water. […]
Exercise your right to vote in this important Nov. 6 election
A popular refrain by many this year is that this is the most important election in their lifetime. A large part of this observation is due to what is happening in Washington, […]
Hurricane Florence: The water always wins
By Jessica Whitehead Just after Labor Day, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (commonly known as “the European model” or “the Euro”) hinted that a low-pressure area that started back near […]
Not all who wander are lost
Guest commentary by OcraCats Wandering animals on Ocracoke often are not lost or homeless, nor are they free for the taking. The island has a history of roaming animals, both domestic and […]
Decision-makers visit Ocracoke
For Ocracoke news, click here It was quite a sight to see members of the House Select Committee on Strategic Transportation Planning and Long-Term Funding Solutions, their family and staff arrive at […]
A battle with a rip current
See Editor’s note following this letter Editor: On Sunday, Aug. 5, on Ocracoke, I was caught in a rip current. I’m in my 60s and have a fair amount of experience boogie […]
Thread Capital: Weaving a new era of entrepreneurship in North Carolina
By Patrick Woodie, president & CEO, N.C. Rural Center Since its creation in 1989, the NC Rural Center has been investing in North Carolina’s rural economic backbone: our state’s small-business owners. Recently, […]
From the archives: So, what’s it like on Ocracoke in the winter?
To catch up on Ocracoke news, click here. Editor’s note: This observation was published by the Ocracoke Observer in 2017. It is slightly revised and has new photos. By Connie Leinbach […]
Yes, you can make a difference on Ocracoke
To catch up on Ocracoke news, click here Ocracoke does not fit nicely into larger state issues, and there seems to be an endless need to point that out to those in […]
