Letter to the editor: thanks to NPS
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...
Thanks from the Village Thrift
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...
A long way from Buffalo to Ocracoke
By Pat Garber
“Ocracoke!”
There was disbelief in the voice I heard at the other end of the phone. I had just made a call to...
Dispatch from Raleigh: In wake of gerrymandering ruling, give reform a...
Editor's note: We are posting this commentary from Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause North Carolina, regarding the issue of gerrymandering. Thirty percent of...
County’s proposed noise ordinance needs more work
Where’s Warren Christopher (the diplomat who negotiated the safe release of the embassy hostages during the Iran crisis in 1979-80) when we need him?
Put another...
Ocracoke Bar & Grille owner responds to Ehringhaus letter
Editor's note: The following is in response to Ann Ehringhaus's letter to the editor published Jan. 30. Although many in the community have responded...
One islander’s view on the proposed noise ordinance
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...
Letter on proposed noise ordinance from Hyde County manager
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...
How did the island do this year?
As the year winds down, we take a look at the top newsworthy events that impacted Ocracoke.
SHARK ATTACK
Without a doubt, the big story was...
When and how will Hatteras ferry toll saga end?
Editors' note: This is an update to an editorial printed in the November edition of the Ocracoke Observer.
In the last couple of weeks, Ocracoke...