Eduardo to vie for best seafood taco
Ocracoke’s own Eduardo Chavez will once again compete for top chef honors at 2 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Day at the Docks Seafood...
A new headstone for an island son
By Connie Leinbach
Old time island character “Little” Jake Alligood lived his life in the shadow of his more colorful father, “Old” Jake Alligood.
The two...
Sonya Allen: Communicating through art
By Peter Vankevich
For many people, creating art is therapeutic, a nice respite from the many demands and challenges of daily life.
What is depicted...
Kayaking on the Pamlico Sound: A hug from the water
By TL Grace West
Carl Sagan once said, “Somewhere something incredible is waiting to be known.”
For me, that somewhere is on a kayak in the...
Ocracoke Fig Festival starts today through Saturday
The 9th annual Ocracoke Fig Festival begins tomorrow afternoon (Aug. 4) with a sold out dinner with guest Restaurateur and Chef Ricky Moore, of...
Fig classes to be held on Ocracoke
Hyde County’s Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agent, CatieJo Black, will teach two fresh fig cooking classes on Ocracoke Aug. 1 and 2 in...
Ocracoke inspires books of all kinds
By Connie Leinbach
A place with a spectacular landscape and colorful history is bound to attract writers of all stripes and Ocracoke certainly does that.
During...
Remarkable women of the Outer Banks get their own book
By Peter Vankevich
Hannah Bunn West has shone a spotlight on some little-known, impactful women in the history of the Outer Banks.
Her new book, “Remarkable...
Beware of summer dangers for dogs
Summer heat is upon us and Ocracoke Island veterinarian Dr. Laura Trent offers the following advice regarding dogs visiting Ocracoke.
Beach hazards:Hot sand and hot...