Advice and help, not pies, for a new island homeowner
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Editor's note: During his recent visit over New Year's Day, Michael Lydick got his wish (see below)...
Methodist women work for humanitarian relief
By Peter Vankevich
Throughout the winter, several women of the Ocracoke United Methodist Church helped to swaddle future newborns.
In April, the group assembled 50...
Lauren Strohl and Graceful Bakery
Delayed by a few days due to Hurricane Arthur, Graceful Bakery opened today (Monday, July 7 2014). It is located on Back Rd. adjacent...
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...
Fundraiser nets thousands for Ukrainian student’s family
The Ocracoke community raises $7,000 to help Ukraine.
Artist Photographer, Ann Ehringhaus
August 2010
By Ruth Fordon
Her love of photography began early. As a child, Ann remembers organizing other children in her neighborhood into scenes that she...
Ohio family celebrates 50th anniversary of Ocracoke vacations
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By Connie Leinbach
Besides the simplicity, the most wonderful thing the Walli family of Ohio has loved about its decade’s worth...
From the Archives: Morty Gaskill Ocracoke’s youngest commercial fisherman
August 2006
“I’m glad he showed up when he did. Morty jumped right in, he knows what he’s doing,” says Tom Payne about Morty Gaskill,...
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...
Bill and Jim’s excellent adventure
Kayaking in the Pacific Northwest
By Jim Borland
Photos by David Gillispie
Even in summer months, cool weather is the normal fare for the west coast of...