Morning ferry ride to Hatteras by C. Leinbach won third place in Spot Photography in the NC Press Association 2023 newspaper contest. Ferry service to Ocracoke can change at any time due to shoaling, ...

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A draft of the state’s next long-range transportation improvements plan is now available for public review. The State ...

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Stephanie Flores Esparza. Sara Fanani, Aja Bailey and Lilly Pacanins. Ocracoke Alive continues its series of free cultural classes and presentations for the community. Visit ...

Does anyone ever get over their first great love? If you are Asa Jonathan Zoesman, that’s a no. Zoesman, 72, has been on a quest to come to terms with the tragedies that befell him 53 years ago when ...

“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” – Thomas Jefferson ...

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Independence Day fireworks (9:15 pm NPS doc) July 2 ...

Ocracoke Lady Dolphins play vie against Columbia. From left are Stephanie Flores Esparza. Sara Fanani, Aja Bailey and Lilly Pacanins. The Dolphins play several games this week. Photo: P. Vankevich ...