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Ocracoke Island is an offshore island in the US state of North Carolina. Europeans first sighted Ocracoke Island in the 16th century.

APRIL FOOLS -- Names of nearly a dozen streets and landmarks in Longboat Key have no place in 21st century society and should be changed immediately, according to a social-justice organization that threatens to take the town to court. Jewfish Key, Jungle Queen Way, White Key, Beer Can Island, Sister Keys, Bishops Bayou, Quick Point Park and four streets in Country Club Shores  were directly named as offensive, insensitive or both. WOKE, a Portland, Ore., group which rose to prominence after i...

Written by CT DEEP The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)and its partners at the various State Parks and Forests Friends Groups are encouraging residents to get the New Year started off right by getting outside and safely partaking in a “First Day Hike,” at a state park or forest close to home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the format of this event has shifted from the usual in-person hikes and events to online, virtual and self-guided events with no ...