New research by author-historian Kevin Duffus has revealed that the positive identity of an African-American member of Blackbeard’s crew provides evidence about the infamous pirate’s identity and origin. Contrary to […]

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Legalization of marijuana, gambling on ferry boats, and other offbeat items have appeared on several of the Hyde County commissioners’ agendas this year for discussion at the request of Ocracoke […]

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Hyde commissioners say voluntary evacuation maybe wasn’t the best action By CONNIE LEINBACH By CONNIE LEINBACH By CONNIE LEINBACH The Hyde County Commissioners Monday night noted that their decision to […]

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Ocracoke was quieter Saturday, two days after Hurricane Arthur blew through. Many visitors who did not leave in the voluntary evacuation departed, and businesses are closed because of the sporadic […]

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The Ocracoke Control Group for weather emergencies began making preparations today to brace for Tropical Storm Arthur’s arrival. It’s a last-minute action because of the voluntary, not mandatory, evacuation. Darlene […]

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Juliann and Ryan Wentz of York, Pa., were disappointed Wednesday afternoon at having to cut short their week vacation on Ocracoke because of the pending arrival of Tropical Storm Arthur. […]

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Ocracoke School Graduates 10 Seniors In The Class Of 2014 By CONNIE LEINBACH By CONNIE LEINBACH By CONNIE LEINBACH Andrew Tillett, valedictorian of the Ocracoke School Class of 2014, on […]

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Shorter, traditional ferry route still not navigable; ferries stay on longer route By CONNIE LEINBACH By CONNIE LEINBACH By CONNIE LEINBACH Islanders and visitors traveling to Ocracoke will still have […]

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