Third Annual Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival canceled
Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
Another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Third Annual Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival, scheduled for May 2 has officially been...
Eagle Scout candidates aid Ocracats
By Rita Thiel
Craftsmanship, dedication, and leadership were in evidence as three Eagle Scout candidates from Cary delivered their final projects to Ocracoke--handmade feeding stations...
Holiday lights honored in Island Celebration
One businesses and four island residences were awarded prizes Wednesday night in the Island Celebration, a judging of holiday lights, sponsored by the Ocracoke Civic...
OCBA civic meeting to be held Wednesday, another Hyde County meeting...
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The Ocracoke Civic & Business Association civic affairs meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Community input on temporary travel trailers sought
By Connie Leinbach
Stevie Wilson wants islanders to carefully consider amending the Ocracoke Development Ordinance to temporarily allow multiple travel trailers on properties.
Ocracoke County Commissioner...
OcraCats’ quest for Blackbeard’s Cat
By Bailey Herndon
Did Blackbeard have a cat on his ill-fated Adventure?
OcraCats is trying to discover just that, and the search for Blackbeard’s cat has...
Hyde’s 1857 Octagon House open June 1 for visitors
Hyde County’s historic Octagon House will be open for visitors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1.
Volunteers will be on hand to...
OCBA seeks part-time administrator
The Ocracoke Civic & Business Association, Inc., is seeking a year-round, part-time Administrator, 20 to 25 hours per week, three to five days per...
Ocracoke Tourism Development Authority to take over marketing of island
The Ocracoke Tourism Development Authority has voted to assume the promotion duties for Ocracoke Island and as of June 30 will no longer contract...
OCBA hires new executive director
The Ocracoke Civic and Business Association has hired Ocracoke Islander Helena Stevens as executive director following a four-month search.
Stevens was selected from among six...