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Figs, shown here, are being celebrated on Ocracoke this weekend during the eighth annual Fig Festival. Photo: Ocracoke Fig Festival Figs are the main ingredient this weekend on Ocracoke. The sweet treat that has grown on the island for centuries will be celebrated Thursday through Saturday during the eighth annual Fig Festival at the Berkley Barn on Water Plant Road and the Ocracoke Preservation Society museum, which is sponsor of the event. Sponsor Spotlight John Runkle and Nancy Dole Shining a light on two of our most dedicated supporters: Thank you to John and Nancy and all our CRO Press Club members for their support that makes our reporting possible. ....