Spotted on Ocracoke: Purple Martins find affordable housing

From OcracokeObserver.com From early spring into late summer, a small, dark, pointed winged bird can be seen darting to and fro in search of its sustenance — flying insects. They are Purple Martins (Progne subis), and they have an amazing history of co-existence with people dating back centuries. They are present because of several condo-like […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Allie

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on this pet, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/

Young anglers enjoy perfect conditions at the 52nd Annual Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament

Last October, I participated in the 71st Annual Nags Head Surf Fishing Club’s (NHSFC) Invitational Tournament, alongside club president Dave Masters. During those wild two days of competitive fishing, I learned about another long-standing Outer Banks fishing tradition, the Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament, a catch-and-release event for kids ages 4 to 16. Fast […]

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Ocracoke Express ferry resumes Tuesday after steering repairs

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A mechanical issue with the state-owned Ocracoke Express passenger ferry has been repaired at the state shipyard in Manns Harbor, and plans are for service to resume on Tuesday. The catamaran-style vessel, which is now in its sixth season, transports passengers via a 70-minute trip between Hatteras Village and Silver Lake Harbor in Ocracoke […]

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