Howard Street’s ‘cool’ house
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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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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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By Connie Leinbach
Gail Covington can now count herself among such North Carolina luminaries as Maya...
Fig Festival seeks sponsors
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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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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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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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
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
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
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,...