Howard Street’s ‘cool’ house

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To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Text and photos by Peter Vankevich Strolling along Ocracoke’s historic Howard Street, you may think there...

Teas for all palates in Moonraker Tea Shop

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To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Editor's note: This story was first published in the September 2018 Ocracoke Observer and is...

Ocracoke nurse-practitioner receives state’s highest honor

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To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Connie Leinbach Gail Covington can now count herself among such North Carolina luminaries as Maya...

Fig Festival seeks sponsors

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The Ocracoke Fig Festival is seeking sponsors for the annual celebration of “Ocracoke’s Sweetest Tradition” Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16 to 17, at the...

Hotline helps abuse victims

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To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Connie Leinbach Hyde County Hotline Inc. has expanded its services with a client services advocate...

Last call for handmade pens, knives from France

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To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Connie Leinbach Ocracoke may be known for its decoy carvers, but some may be surprised...

Advice and help, not pies, for a new island homeowner

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To catch up on Ocracoke news, click here  Editor's note: During his recent visit over New Year's Day, Michael Lydick got his wish (see below)...

Holiday lights shine brighter this year for service dog Addie

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By Rita Thiel Addie, the 2-year-old Norwegian Elkhound and service dog to Ocracoke Islander Rich Canino, underwent successful double cataract surgery on Dec. 12 at...

Christmas traditions Ocracoke style

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By Rita Thiel Douglas fir trees for Christmas may be the norm elsewhere, but on Ocracoke where there are no fir trees, cedar tress have...

Ward Garrish has an alternative theory about the Lost Colony

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Update: Ward Garrish died December 14 at his home on Ocracoke  His obituary can be read here. By Pat Garber The story of the Lost Colony,...