Happy New Year message in the sand on South Point, Ocracoke. Photo: C. Leinbach Ocracoke School basketball kicks into high gear this week. Monday, Jan. 6Hyde County Board of Commissioners, 6 pm.

Chris Waller. Photo courtesy of the family. Christopher Robin Waller, 49, of Ocracoke died peacefully at his home on Dec. 28, 2024. Born Aug. 6, 1975, he was a son of the late Margaret Waller ...

Alton Ballance’s house was not raised but instead he raised the inside electrical outlets. Photo: C. Leinbach By Connie Leinbach Since Alton Ballance decided not to raise his home or his business, ...

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From our news services Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for Beaufort and Hyde counties and must be submitted by Feb. 18. The awards program, ...

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We hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful island, the last island of the Outer Banks, N.C. Ocracoke is the southernmost island of the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Ocracoke, in Hyde County, is very ...