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Ocracoke · OcracokeLou Ann Gaskins, 65, of Ocracoke died peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Born on September 10, 1958, in Morehead City, she was a daughter of Earl Hill Gaskins and Annie Lou Gaskins. Lou graduated from Ocracoke School and later worked there for 25 years. She worked as a teacher’s assistant in various grades during […]See the Story
Lou Ann Gaskins: 1958 to 2024
Ocracoke · OcracokeFrom our news services As the start of the official summer visitor season kicks into gear this weekend, the North Carolina Ferry Division is expanding ferry service to the popular destination of Ocracoke Island. Beginning today (May 21), ferry routes between Cedar Island and Ocracoke and between Swan Quarter and Ocracoke will increase service from […]See the Story
NCDOT to add long-route ferry departures to Ocracoke
Ocracoke · OcracokeTuesday, May 21: In what will be the first of a series of public meetings, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore will seek community ideas before they begin developing their Horse Management Plan at a public meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. Ocracoke Community Center. OCBA monthly meeting, 6 pm, Ocracoke Community Center Wednesday, May 22: […]See the Story
Ocracoke events May 20 to 26
Ocracoke · OcracokeText and photos by Connie Leinbach Waterfowl decoys from different regions are easily spotted by those in the know. Ocracoke decoys differ from those of Currituck, Down East or Maryland, said the experts at the Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival April 20 and 21 held in the Ocracoke School gym. Decoys were designed for the carvers’ specific […]See the Story
Waterfowl Festival highlights regional differences among decoy styles
Ocracoke · OcracokeJeffrey Berry, Unaffiliated, is running for Hyde County Commissioner for the Fairfield District. He will be at the Ocracoke Community Center, at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 18, He wants to hear from the people of Ocracoke about all of their worries and concernsSee the Story
Hyde commissioner candidate Jeffrey Berry to visit Ocracoke
Ocracoke · OcracokeThe Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department (OFVD) will hold its annual Firemen’s Ball at the Berkley Barn on Saturday, May 25. This fundraiser, one of the island’s biggest social events, includes BBQ dinners that can be taken home and two auctions. This is the most important fundraising event for the OVFD, which, in large part, thanks […]See the Story
Firemen’s Ball scheduled for May 25
Ocracoke · OcracokeWorrell Race catamarans in action. Photo courtesy of Worrell Race For the first time and as part of a sailboat contest, Ocracoke Island is set to become a stop on the Worrell 1000 race. Fifteen two-member catamaran sailboat teams participating in the roughly 1,000-mile route from Florida to Virginia Beach are expected to arrive at…See the Story
Ocracoke Island added in catamaran race
Ocracoke · OcracokeAnn Ehringhaus Photo: P. Vankevich Ann Ehringhaus will hold a reading and book signing for her new poetry book at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in the Kitty Mitchell Studio across from Community Square. The book is titled “poems of brown and gold, reckonings along the road.” It includes poems about climate change and change…See the Story