Peter Vankevich
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Peter Vankevich retired to Ocracaoke & became a champion of the small community.
Peter Vankevich retired from a successful career at the Library of Congress to fulfill his dream of living on the island of Ocracoke, and much like the migratory birds that first drew him there, Peter has become a vital part of what makes this remote barrier island such a unique and special place.
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Peter Vankevich
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Peter Vankevich retired from a successful career at the Library of Congress to fulfill his dream of living on the island of Ocracoke, and much like the migratory birds that first drew him there, Peter has become a vital part of what makes this remote barrier island such a unique and special place.
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