Evacuation ordered for Ocracoke in advance of Hurricane Matthew
Oct. 4, 2016
The Hyde County Commissioners on Tuesday afternoon ordered mandatory evacuation of visitors and residents of the island starting tomorrow (Wednesday) in advance...
Body of missing swimmer found south of CHNS Ramp 23
Oct. 4, 2016
The body of a 55-year-old male caught in a rip current and pulled into the ocean off a Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach...
Postponed due to weather: Red Clay Ramblers to perform
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Update 10/4/2016 4:59 p.m.: Due to the uncertainty on what Hurricane Matthew will deliver to the region, this concert has...
Ocracoke judo team produces three state champions; all members receive medals
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By Connie Leinbach
The Ocracoke Judo team has put Ocracoke on the map after all eight team members won medals—with three...
Hurricane Matthew heading toward Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica; Ocracokers wary
Hurricane Matthew briefly was classified at a Category 5 (exceeding 156 mph)--the highest level--making it one of the most powerful hurricanes since Felix in...
Clarks receive historic preservation award
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Text and photos by Connie Leinbach
Trudy and Wayne Clark’s passion for restoring historic buildings has garnered them the Gertrude S....
Obituary: Butsie Brown, artist and community volunteer
Therese “Butsie” Brown, who lived on Ocracoke from 1977 to 1999, died July 16 in Whitehall, Pa., where she lived with her daughter Betsy...
Passenger ferry service is coming to Ocracoke
By Ed Goodwin
The state budget signed by Gov. Pat McCrory in July contains funding for an initiative that is poised to be a game-changer...
Ocracoke events Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
Monday, Sept. 26
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Kate McNally, 7 to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Coyote Den: Coyote Plus One, Martin Garrish, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Coyote...
Dragonflies: Shimmering jewels of marsh and sky
By D. Creeksong
Almost anywhere on Ocracoke in late summer you will notice buzzing bevies of brilliantly-colored dragonflies. Vibrant oranges and reds, lemon yellows with...