The OCBA is seeking islanders’ comments as to the future of Ocracoke. The island has a lot of issues that have been on the minds of many for a long time. Two years ago, through its Ferry Lobby ...

P. Vankevich From our new sources The NC Weather Forecast Office has issued a heads-up that a strong cold front will move through the region ...

The entrance to South Point on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Photo: C. Leinbach Editorial In the first two months of 2025, everyone can agree that we are navigating our lives, our ...

Ocracoke School varsity boys basketball team receive a hero’s welcome on returning home Saturday from the second-round playoff game vs. Camp LeJeune High School Friday night. Photo from ...

C. Leinbach By Joy Crist, Island Free Press Following the February dismissal of approximately 1,000 National Park Service (NPS) ...

The Basnight Bridge will be inspected starting March 3 and lane closures will affect travel times. Photo: C. Leinbach From our news services The N.C. Department of Transportation will be ...

Text and photos by Peter Vankevich Over the past 10 years, Ocracoke has been a wintering ground for three fascinating bird species. In 2018 a ...

The Ocracoke varsity boys’ basketball team defeats KIPP Pride Feb. 25 to advance to the second round of state playoffs Friday, Feb. 28, at Camp LeJeune High School. Photo: C. Leinbach The Ocracoke ...