Jimmy O’Neal James “Jimmy” Elvin O’Neal, 66, of Ocracoke, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2024, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born on October 7, 1958, in Philadelphia, ...

Geneva Mae Odom Geneva May Odom, age 92, formerly of Ocracoke Island, entered into the presence and fullness of the Lord on December 6, 2024. She was a devoted follower of Christ from a young age.

Susse Wright holds a rescued green sea turtle. Photo by fellow kayaker Bill Monticone By Peter Vankevich The number of rescued sea turtles on the Outer Banks this past week was, well, stunning. A ...

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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By Sam Walker A strong cold front crossing the region on Wednesday will bring a variety of weather impacts, including a threat of severe thunderstorms and high surf especially along the ...

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Text and photos by Peter Vankevich WOVV, Ocracoke’s Village Voice community radio station, has been around for 12 years and Gary Mitchell has been on ...

The OCBA’s Island Celebration holiday lights competition will be judge Saturday night Dec. 14. Photo: C. Leinbach Mon 9 The Middle School Dolphins basketball teams have their first ...

Ocracoke NCDOT worker Shanon Eiben scoops sand at a new breach area south of the sandbags along NC12. Text and photos by Connie Leinbach “The Keeper of 12” takes his job very seriously. Shanon ...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has reported that a cold front will approach the region on Thursday (Nov. 14) and bring eastern North Carolina between one and three inches of ...