Message in a bottle found on Ocracoke came from Canada
By Connie Leinbach
Flotsam bottles containing messages are one of those treasures that beachcombers dream of finding.
Roy and Ann Huntley of Raleigh, who have a...
The five sea turtles of the Outer Banks
This is a supplement to an earlier feature on the nesting success of sea turtles.
By Peter Vankevich
Worldwide, there are only seven species of...
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...
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...
Collectors flock to Dave O’Neal’s Downpoint Decoy Shop
By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke’s first Waterfowl Festival on April 21 in the school gym will celebrate renowned island carver Dave O’Neal.
When you step inside his...
Island ‘Jeopardy!’ champion reminisces about his 2011 win and the late...
Updated: Alex Trebek's last aired show will be in January, "Jeopardy!" recently announced. See below.
By Connie Leinbach
Ocracoke Islander Charles Temple is just waiting for...
Ocracoke farewells
Longtime residents Dick and Janey Jacoby move to Virginia
By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke to be what it is, has relied on its residents to step up...
Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree set for Oct. 29 & 30; scenes from...
Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree will go on Oct. 29 and 30 but will not be at the 2018 level, which was the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s demise.
Michael Corlis’s expansive view of Ocracoke
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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...