Op-ed

Editor's note: Randal Mathews was unopposed for Ocracoke's county commissioner seat in the primary this spring, is on the Nov. 3 ballot, and will...

By Pat Garber One of the first things I remember from my early years at Ocracoke was the presence of joebells, lovely red and yellow...

By Robert F. Orr Mitch McConnell texted me the other day with an urgent message! If Democrats are elected, particularly Joe Biden, then America will...

To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Editor's note: This story was first published in the August print issue of the...

Editor’s note: Hyde County has one of the lowest census response rates in the state. The Observer urges all Hyde County residents to read...

As of 6 p.m. today, the National Weather Service out of Newport/Morehead City reports that the intensity of the Tropical Storm Isaias heading to...

Editor's note: Tom Pahl is Ocracoke's Hyde County commissioner and offers these comments following the Hyde County commissioner's monthly meeting held virtually via Facebook...

The following op-ed piece is by a former justice on the N.C. Supreme Court, Bob Orr. Orr was the first Republican to win a...

For Ocracoke news and much more, click here  By Tom Pahl Ocracoke's Hyde County commissioner Ferry passengers have been reporting lately that they have waited in line...

For Ocracoke news and much more, click here  Community print newspapers are an endangered species. They serve an important role for the community as Jock...