Connie Leinbach

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Ferry stuck in Big Foot Slough shoal off Ocracoke for 12 hours

Local News Connie Leinbach - March 8, 2025

From the Ocracoke Observer Passengers from Ocracoke to Swan Quarter Thursday afternoon on the M/V Silver Lake had their travel plans crushed when the boat...

Visitor to Ocracoke chronicles adventure then tragedy in Canada’s northwest

Island Features Connie Leinbach - February 9, 2025

From OcracokeObserver.com 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...

NPS staff explain beach closures on Ocracoke

Seashore News Connie Leinbach - June 22, 2024

From Ocracoke Observer South Point on Ocracoke is virtually closed to the public and is expected to remain so through next month. That’s because of the...

Hyde commissioners seek funding to address Ocracoke’s north end and Hatteras Inlet

Local News Connie Leinbach - April 7, 2024

From Ocracoke Observer The Hyde County commissioners have asked federal and state authorities to take immediate action to ensure sustainable access to and from Ocracoke. The...

Dredges to work in Hatteras Inlet

Local News Connie Leinbach - March 1, 2024

By Connie Leinbach - Ocracoke Observer Ocracoke received some good news recently when Catherine Peele, a planning developer with the NC Ferry Division, reported to...