To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Reprinted courtesy of the Outer Banks Voice By Russ Lay on May 6, 2019 Dare County took the first step in approving the structure […]
Dare County moves ahead in securing money for a dredge
Pete Vankevich
Co-publisher of the Ocracoke Observer. Formerly with the U.S. Copyright Office at the Library of Congress.
The British Cemetery ceremony set for Friday
On May 11, 1942, during World War II, German submarine U-558 sunk the H.M.T. Bedfordshire off the coast of Ocracoke. The 77th anniversary of this tragedy will take place on Friday (May […]
Ocracoke Island events May 7 to 11
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Monday, May 6 Ocracoke Tourism Development Authority, 11:30 am Community Center Hyde County commissioners monthly meeting, 6 pm. Ocracoke Community Center Ocracoke […]
AmeriCorps NCCC takes on Ocracoke; we win!
By Peter Vankevich When walking the Hammock Hills nature trail across from the Ocracoke campground, you might notice how the boardwalk and the handrails, battered over the years from our many storms, […]
Democrat Allen Thomas wins; Republicans head to runoff for 3rd District Congressional seat
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich Those living in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District will have to wait until September before getting a representative in […]
Special primary election for 3rd Congressional district tomorrow
By Peter Vankevich A special primary election primary to fill the remaining term of the late Rep. Walter Jones in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District will be held tomorrow, April 30. On […]
Ocracoke Island events April 29 to May 5
Schedule subject to change. Monday, April 29 Gaffer’s: 30 Second Rocks Trivia Game, 7 pm Tuesday, April 30 Special primary election for the 3rd Congressional district. Voting poll at Ocracoke Volunteer Fire […]
Severe weather in region expected tonight
From the National Weather Service out of Morehead City this morning (Apr. 19): We are becoming increasingly concerned for a widespread severe weather outbreak late today and especially tonight, from around 6 […]
Historical article: Wahab to Hunt with New Decoy
To catch up on Ocracoke news and more, click here The Second annual Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday. The event is presented by the non-profit Ocracoke […]
Pat Garber to sign her new book Friday at OPS
Island writer Pat Garber will be at the Ocracoke Preservation Society David Williams museum, 49 Water Plant Rd., from 1 to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) for a meet-and-greet and signing of her […]
