Ocracoke United Methodist Church to celebrate 75 years on Sunday
Both island churches celebrate anniversaries this year and the Ocracoke United Methodist Church will be the first one to celebrate its 75th anniversary on...
From the archives: Ocracoke’s first 4th of July celebration
This article appeared in the Wilmington Morning Star, July 6, 1914. We can’t vouch for all of the facts in this article, but we...
Ocracoke of yesteryear captured in new book
By Rita Thiel
Ocracoke of yesteryear is a glint in the memories of those who have called the island home for generations, but it is...
Martin Garrish’s musical journey told in new CD
Editor's note: Wilmington musician John Golden has a longtime interest in and knowledge of coastal Carolina history, reflected in his original songs about coastal...
British Cemetery Ceremony honors ‘the bravest little ships’
By Connie Leinbach
The Royal Navy Patrol, of which the ill-fated HMT Bedfordshire was a part, put itself in harm’s way before any of the...
Ocracoke pony herd welcomes new foal
The Ocracoke pony herd has a new member, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore has announced.
A new foal, Winnie was born on May 3. Her...
British Cemetery ceremony May 11 will be the same day as...
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The British Cemetery ceremony and reception this year will be on the same day of the actual...
Portsmouth Homecoming on Saturday to reflect simpler times
The simpler times of days gone by will be the theme of this year’s Portsmouth Island Homecoming Saturday, April 21.
Sponsored by the Friends of...
Collectors flock to Dave O’Neal’s Downpoint Decoy Shop
By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke’s first Waterfowl Festival on April 21 in the school gym will celebrate renowned island carver Dave O’Neal.
When you step inside his...
Ocracoke Preservation Society agrees to purchase Island Inn
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By Connie Leinbach
The Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) took a giant leap Thursday night and agreed to buy...