Another good year for nesting sea turtles including leatherback
By Peter VankevichNorth Carolina’s approximately 330 miles of ocean-facing sandy beaches provides prime nesting habitat for five species of sea turtle: loggerheads, green, Kemp’s...
Researchers to present information on Ocracoke Island horse herd Nov. 29
MANTEO — Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) and its philanthropic partner, Outer Banks Forever, will host an educational presentation titled “The History and Management of...
OVFD gets long-awaited new pumper truck
By Connie Leinbach
With the arrival of a new firetruck, the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department has a full complement of state-of-the-art equipment.
“The new truck will...
New Catholic chapel opens on Ocracoke
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Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
Update: For the time being, the chapel will be open daily from 2...
Ocracoke Child Care center to become teacher housing
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In a plan to address housing needs on Ocracoke, the Hyde County Education Foundation, in collaboration with Ocracoke Child Care Inc.,...
EMT class for 2023-2024 set
Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) will collaborate with Hyde County Emergency Services to offer an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class for the upcoming 2023-2024...
An unusual attraction on Ocracoke
By Patty Huston-Holm
One of the more unusual visions on Ocracoke Island is not on the main drag of restaurants and shops, along the beach...
The ferries to Ocracoke are our highways
Why must Ocracoke continually have to worry about and fight for adequate funding for the ferries that are the island’s lifeline?
The ferry service is...
NWS urges all to learn about hurricanes and to be prepared
With our area's susceptibility to tropical systems, preparation each year is crucial, says the National Weather Service.
It only takes one storm to make an impact on...
Eduardo’s Mexican cuisine truck to reopen Saturday
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By Connie Leinbach
After months of rebuilding, popular Mexican eatery Eduardo’s will reopen Saturday at a new location...