Artist of the Month Mary Bassell, Pastel Artist
May 2010
I always thought that pastels were just fancy chalk – just brighter in color. Soft pastels are actually soft chalky pigment and the...
Fundraiser nets thousands for Ukrainian student’s family
The Ocracoke community raises $7,000 to help Ukraine.
Shea Youell finds new adventure with the Peace Corps
By Peter Vankevich
Former Ocracoke School teacher Shea Youell felt a duty to expand his horizons, he said on a visit to the island last...
Local programming thriving at community radio WOVV
By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke’s nonprofit community radio station WOVV 90.1 FM not only has new headquarters but also several new shows.
The studio and office this...
Locally made skin care products aim to make you gorgeous
By Connie Leinbach
Necessity is the mother of invention, and Katy Mitchell has found success with a product she created especially for herself.
Her “Skinvy” line...
A story for Christmas
December 2014
By Kelley Shinn
Before I moved into Conk and Micky’s home, just after the handshake that sealed the deal between Ronnie O’Neal’s family and...
Treasures abound for N.C. Shell Club
Text and photos by Connie Leinbach
“You walk the beach and you find treasures,” said Jan Reaves about her avocation of shell collecting.
That about sums...
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...
North Carolina’s most remote health clinic?
The Ocracoke Seafood Festival, to benefit the health center, will be held from 3 to 10 pm, Saturday, Aug. 31, in the Berkley Barn.
By...
Hotline helps abuse victims
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By Connie Leinbach
Hyde County Hotline Inc. has expanded its services with a client services advocate...