Two years before the 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane devastated Ocracoke and Hatteras islands, a national tragedy had played out in the waters off the Outer Banks, and to this day, many Americans have little knowledge of the horrific slaughter that took place. Kevin Duffus, author of the recently released book, “War Zone: World War II […]
Local News | Full Article
Taking children fishing is a great way to promote the sport and a nice way to spend some time with a kid. In fact, it can be a lot of fun. The child may be yours, a friend’s, a relative’s, or maybe a kid from the local Big Brothers/Sisters program. Promoting fishing to a child […]
Local News | Full Article
By CONNIE LEINBACH By CONNIE LEINBACH Ocracoke visitors and islanders alike were frustrated Monday with spotty ferry service between Ocracoke and Hatteras. The “super moon” and high northeast winds have increased shoaling in the Rollinson Channel between the islands, causing ferries to hit the sand and even suspend service since Saturday. Lucy Wallace, Ferry Division […]
Local News | Full Article
Travelers using the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route could encounter delays, load weight restrictions, and possible suspensions due to extreme shoaling of the Hatteras Inlet channel. Brisk northeast winds, lower than normal tides and the narrow channel situation has created a safety issue that requires constant monitoring by the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. The […]
Local News | Full Article
Only non-resident property owners will be receiving re-entry permits from Dare County Emergency Management for 2012-2013. Hatteras Island non-resident property owners will receive a burgundy colored permit, and those north of Oregon Inlet and on the Dare County mainland will receive green permits. Residents of Dare County will need a valid North Carolina driver’s license, […]
Local News | Full Article
CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDE SHOW CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDE SHOW (IPad, IPhone and other non-flash compatible device users)
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent Mike Murray and some of his staff members met earlier this week with local reporters for a media roundtable discussion about park issues. Murray regularly meets with reporters, usually several times a year, an arrangement that works well for park staff and for reporters. This week?s meeting, like most […]
Editor’s Blog | Full Article
By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN The North Carolina primary election on Tuesday, May 8, has not garnered the amount of media coverage as races in other states have, but there are still important choices for voters to make. We will be voting for a candidate for President of the United States, though both Democrats […]
Local News | Full Article
A year and a half ago, in the fall of 2010, a handful of Ocracoke volunteers joined a professional staff from North Carolina State University (NCSU) to study the water quality of Silver Lake Harbor. The Ocracokers were concerned about a number of potential sources of pollution that may exist in the harbor. There are […]
Local News | Full Article
By CATHERINE KOZAK By CATHERINE KOZAK Significant new information may finally lead to solving the mystery of the Lost Colony. Before Elizabethan artist and mapmaker John White sailed away from Roanoke Island in 1587, he understood that the colony he left behind would go “50 miles into the maine” if they had to flee. Today, […]
Local News | Full Article
