Ocracoke events week of May 27 to June 3
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The National Park Service summer programs for the week are listed below.
Sunday, May 27
Ocracoke Oyster Co.: The...
Ocracoke is rated No. 2 American beach
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In 2007, Ocracoke's Lifeguard Beach made a big splash, so to speak.
That year, Dr. Beach listed Ocracoke...
Helios’ Hideaway Mediteranean cafe to open today
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Helios’ Hideaway, Ocracoke’s new Mediterranean cuisine cafe, located in Spencer's Market at School Road and Irvin Garrish...
Storm damaged waiting lanes at Ocracoke north end under repair
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N.C. Department of Transportation contractors have begun repairing the storm-damaged lanes at the north end of Ocracoke...
A new day for the Island Inn
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By Connie Leinbach
With the Ocracoke Preservation Society purchase of Island Inn property on May 7, passersby should begin to see...
1944 to 2018: Island wildlife rehabilitator Elizabeth Hanrahan
Elizabeth Longley Hanrahan, 73, died Sunday (May 20) at her Ocracoke home.
She was the wife of Dr. Calvin Hanrahan, the island physical therapist.
Elizabeth was...
Ocracoke Gas Station store closes; gas available for credit card purchases
Editor’s note: The Ocracoke Gas Station convenience store has closed, but gas is still available day or night for credit purchases at the pump...
Susan Dodd: Creating art for a cause
By Connie Leinbach
After a successful career as a novelist, Susan Dodd realized she is really a visual artist.
For almost two decades, the islander has...
Schedule for 13th Annual Firemen’s Ball May 26
Donations to support the OVFD can be mailed to OFPA P.O. Box 332 Ocracoke, NC 27960
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This event's roots...
Passenger ferry service to Ocracoke pushed backed to 2019
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By Connie Leinbach
New passenger-only ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke will likely be launched in the spring...