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Trump administration proposal would lift Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling

Trump Administration · Alaska

Trump administration proposal would lift Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling

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A feasibility study is underway to explore redevelopment options for the village car park in Claygate.

Claygate · Claygate

A feasibility study is underway to explore redevelopment options for the village car park in Claygate.

Consultants will be appointed later this month to assess potential uses for the Torrington Lodge site. Options include residential housing, a gym, a supermarket, or a health centre, all with housing above. Residents famously halted plans for an M&S Foodhall back in 2023.See the Story

Why Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry tolls are a bad idea

Ocracoke · Ocracoke

Why Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry tolls are a bad idea

They’re back! The N.C. General Assembly Senate budget proposal includes tolling the Hatteras/Ocracoke ferry. A challenge when writing a monthly editorial for a breaking news topic is that the issue may have been resolved by the time it gets read. So, we should write from that perspective, making the points worth noting. The latest attempt […]Read Article

Ocracoke-mainland ferry routes to begin summer schedules on Tuesday

The N.C. Ferry System’s Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry routes will be adding service beginning tomorrow as Pamlico Sound routes switch to their summer schedules.Starting June 3, the schedule for both sound routes will have one additional round trip. The schedule will be as follows:Cedar Island-Ocracoke: 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Ocracoke-Cedar Island: 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Swan Quarter-Ocr…Ocracoke · Ocracoke See the Story

Hyde County proposes user fee for trash services

By Connie Leinbach Hyde County’s 2025-2026 budget does not include an increase in the property tax rate but it includes the levying of fees for disposing of household and business trash. The budget, as discussed in Hyde County Manager Kris Cahoon Noble’s budget message, seeks “an availability fee of $180 per year for improved residential […]Ocracoke · Ocracoke Read Article

NPS seeks volunteer sea turtle nest-sitters

A green sea turtle digging her nest on the beach of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Photo: NPS/Will Thompson Already, six loggerhead sea turtles have nested on Ocracoke Island. Many more will be arriving. In 2024, there were 101 nests. The incubation period is generally 50 to 60 days. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is looking…Ocracoke · Ocracoke Read Article

Michele Reynolds: 1962 to 2025

Michele Reynolds Leigh Michele Williams Reynolds, age 62, of Ocracoke, and formerly of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, in the LiveWell Brassfield Memory Care Facility. She was the wife of Russ Reynolds of Ocracoke. A celebration of life will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Berkley Barn. Born on…Ocracoke · Ocracoke Read Article

PULASKI'S PAST: Ceremonies Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes

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Since the creation of Lake Cumberland, Pulaski County and surrounding areas have been Memorial Day weekend tourist destinations. But the weather always determines whether those weekends will be successful for local businesses that benefit from the tourists. Thirty years ago,…Trees See the Story

Legislative Update: Inside the N.C. House Budget

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BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week we saw the introduction and passage of the N.C. House of Representatives budget. This is my first budget experience in the General Assembly, butOcracoke · Ocracoke See the Story

Howard’s Pub sold to Nags Head restaurateur

Howard’s Pub has a new owner. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer By Connie Leinbach An Ocracoke institution and destination since 1979, Howard’s Pub has been sold to Colin Wiseman of Nags Head. The sale was completed in May to Wiseman, who owns Mulligan’s in Nags Head, The Rundown Café in Kitty Hawk and Oscars of Summerville…Nags Head · Nags Head Read Article

The 18th Annual Firemen’s Ball: a worthy and fun cause

OCFD volunteers respond to helicopter medevacs at the airport at all hours of the day and night. Photo: P. Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer It may be a bit unusual for an editorial to start with, “Hey, go out and have fun this Saturday.” But, “Hey.” That is exactly what you should consider doing. The 18th Annual Ocracoke…Ocracoke · Ocracoke Read Article

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