Ocracoke Observer editorials
Op-ed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper North Carolinians are determined, tough people. For generations, our families have weathered brutal hurricanes. But recent history tells us there’s a new normal when it […]
Letter to the Editor Editor: With Hurricane Dorian upon us this week, everyone is preparing to batten down the hatches in anticipation of the coming storm. As Eastern North Carolina still reels […]
By Ruth King Once again, I am writing about our Commercial Fishermen here in Carteret County and the whole coastal area of North Carolina. This week there is to be a vote by […]
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Zoe Howard During the introduction to the Ocracoke Escape Room, I was presented with a conundrum: After searching through “William Howard’s […]
By Sally Robertson Solar energy: What’s not to love? You take something that nature provides for free and turn it into electricity. It saves you money. It replaces fossil fuels, which cause […]
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Many consider the fall as their favorite Ocracoke season weather-wise. It’s still summer-like and the ocean waters remain warm into October and […]
The ongoing passenger-ferry saga has had its share of twists and turns. In March when the nearly completed Ocracoke Express failed inspections, few islanders expected service this summer. Thanks to some quick […]
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here You may not yet have heard the term “blue economy,” but you probably will soon enough. “Blue economy” refers not to a […]
Is the Ocracoke Health Center the most important nonprofit on Ocracoke Island? Maybe so since one’s health is one’s most important asset, isn’t it? There is no question that the Ocracoke community […]
Editor: I want to thank everyone responsible for putting in the stretch of sidewalk along Hwy 12 adjacent to the Berkley property. It is so nice to be able to walk facing […]
