John Simpson at one of the Ocracoke Waterfowl Festivals. Photo by Candice Cobb John Edward Simpson, 64, beloved father, brother, partner and friend, passed away peacefully on Nov. 15, 2024, on ...

National Parks Conservation Association staffer Jeff Hunter, left, talks with Dave Hallac at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Photo by Sarah Barmeyer/NPCA The National Parks Conservation Association ...

Vince Rockel Vincent Rockel, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on Oct. 30, in Sarasota, Florida. He was the husband of Jane Rockel. Born Nov. 22, 1932, and ...

C. Leinbach Tuesday, Nov. 19Ocracoke Civic & Business Association meeting, 6 pm. Community Center. See agenda below. Wednesday, Nov. 20Roanoke Island Animal ...

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We hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful island, the last island of the Outer Banks, N.C. Ocracoke is the southernmost island of the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Ocracoke, in Hyde County, is very ...

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Ocracoke residents and visitors will see a drone flying overhead this week, starting Tuesday. This drone are part of the Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments Program (LASII) ...

Cold-stunned turtles found on Ocracoke are transferred in boxes to the NC Aquarium in Manteo for rehabilitation. Photo: C. Leinbach A training session for volunteers helping with cold-stunned ...