Is Roanoke Island inhabited today

Yes. It is a small island between the mainland and the Outer Banks of eastern North Carolina and has a thriving population. The town of Manteo is the county seat of Dare County and there is a small village on the south end of the island. This village is called Wanchese. There are three schools (elementary, middle, and high) and a community college. There are thriving businesses that cater to the year-round residents and the tourist population. There are several hotels, motels, B&Bs, summer rental properties, and many restaurants. Roanoke Island is also home to "The Lost Colony" which is an old and venerable outdoor drama telling the story of the Roanoke Voyages with a concentration on the 1587 colony. The show opened in 1937 and with the exception of a four-year hiatus during World War II the show has been performed every summer from June through mid-August. There are also several other performing arts venues and individual performing and visual arts organizations. We who are fortunate enough to live here enjoy a pretty, clean and healthy environment.