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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Tourism Development Authority, 9 am. Community Center. Ocracoke School Dolphins middle school home games vs Northeast Academy For Aerospace and Advanced Tech Griffins (NEAAAT), Girls game at 3:30; ...

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 Eiben ...

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