A photo of Hurricane Helene devastation in western North Carolina. Photo by Cory Vaillancourt/Smokey Mountain News By Gary MitchellWhen I was in college in the 1970s, there was a lot of talk about ...

“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” – Thomas Jefferson ...

Skeletons–giant, life-size, small and animal–figured in heavily in the Halloween decorations judged in the Halloween decorating contest sponsored by the Ocracoke Civic & Business ...

Morning ferry ride to Hatteras by C. Leinbach won third place in Spot Photography in the NC Press Association 2023 newspaper contest. Ferry service to Ocracoke can change at any time due to shoaling, ...

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“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” – Thomas Jefferson ...

Part of the colonial encampment at Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree Nov. 1 & 2 on the Berkley Manor grounds. Photo: C. Leinbach Monday, Oct. 28″Witches Paddle” (paddle boarding ...

The Ocracoke Community Multicultural Celebration, a new event celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Ocracoke Island, will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, at Ocracoke School.

Local public schools are more than a collection of classrooms and hallways lined with lockers. Our public schools provide a space for connection, bringing people together through sports, arts, and ...

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