A photo of Hurricane Helene devastation in western North Carolina. Photo by Cory Vaillancourt/Smokey Mountain News By Gary MitchellWhen I was in college in the 1970s, there was a lot of talk about ...

Skeletons–giant, life-size, small and animal–figured in heavily in the Halloween decorations judged in the Halloween decorating contest sponsored by the Ocracoke Civic & Business ...

The Ocracoke Community Multicultural Celebration, a new event celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Ocracoke Island, will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, at Ocracoke School.

First year Blue-gray Gnatcatcher at Springer’s Point Preserve. Photo P. Vankevich By Peter Vankevich Here is a summary of some of this year’s Ocracoke region nesting observations. Beach ...

Part of the colonial encampment at Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree Nov. 1 & 2 on the Berkley Manor grounds. Photo: C. Leinbach “Witches Paddle” (paddle boarding in costume), 5 to 6:30 pm. Registration ...

Text and Photo by Peter Vankevich The North Carolina coastline is home to about 25 species of colonial nesting water birds. Along the Ocracoke beach ...

Through the journey called life, one may have ups and downs — some health-related, feelings of the blues or financial challenges. Churches have been safe havens to seek solace and get help to bounce ...

Local public schools are more than a collection of classrooms and hallways lined with lockers. Our public schools provide a space for connection, bringing people together through sports, arts, and ...

Red Cross Blood Drive: Community Center. 1 to 6 pm. To donate, call Kristin Willis 252-341-1325. Walk-ins available. Red Cross Blood Drive: Community Center. 8 am to 12:30 pm. To donate, call Kristin ...