C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer From our news services The Ocracoke Access Alliance (OAA) has formed to push for greater state and federal investment in ferry ...

Who will catch the largest Red drum, like this one caught by Elijah Batts and Bill Hart (above), at the Red Drum Shootout Sept.19 & 20 on Ocracoke. Photo courtesy of Tradewinds Tackle The Red ...

Possibilities for what to do about NC12 on Ocracoke will be discussed at a public meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Community Center. NCDOT photo Researchers at the University of North ...

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Sunset over the Pamlico Sound Aug. 17, 2025. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer Events will be updated as new information becomes available. Monday, Sept. 1 Labor DayFundraising Fish Fry, Bake Sale ...

Unfortunately, fans will not be able to see Dallas perform for several weeks since he fell off his bike and broke both arms in early August. Dallas Mason, second from left, ...