Letters to the Editor

For Ocracoke news, click here Editor: I had a vacation to Ocracoke like many of you may have never had, before. I got to take the...

The following letters were published in the September 2016 issue of the Ocracoke Observer Thanks to islanders for their support Editor: We visited Ocracoke many times in...

Editor: As the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature delegate for Hyde County, I stand in support of Ageism Awareness Day on Saturday, Oct. 7. Ageism refers...

Editor's note: Hyde County Manager Bill Rich sent the following letter to the island Friday afternoon.  Several letters from islanders were attached and he will...

Feb. 26, 2016 Editor: We had a great opening at Village Thrift (Feb. 19) which would have not been possible without the help of so many...

Sept 2013 Ocracoke, NC July 17, 2013 I am J.S. Fletcher II, sev­enty-five years of age. When first on the Outer Banks, I remem­ber black or dark...

Editor: Kudos to the National Park Service for installing the two new signs for visitors at the Campground Beach! The signs are large, attractive, readable and...

Editor: Regarding the article (to read click here)  about how well Ocracoke School did in its evaluation, you all should be so proud of your...

Editor’s note:  Ann Ehringhaus got back to the Observer after we posted the noise ordinance article. We are printing her comments here. To view the proposed...

June 22, 2016 (updated) Concerning the recent massacre in Orlando, FL, and the many others before it.  We should look to those who are responsible...