Ocracoke needs to be heard on passenger ferry service
The idea of having a passenger-only ferry service from Hatteras to Ocracoke has been around for a long time. Due to the longer route...
Ocracoke has to stay vigilant about many issues
Ocracoke has to stay vigilant about many issues
By Connie Leinbach
Ocracoke can’t let down its guard.
While it was reported in last month’s Observer that the...
Letter to the editor against county taking Occupancy Tax dollars
A giant step back for Ocracoke
By Al Scarborough
Evidently a proposal to provide Ocracoke with an additional $200,000+ in occupancy tax funding has resulted in...
All should help stop bird collisions
Editor:
As a bird enthusiast and avid conservation biologist, I was pleased to see your piece on bird-window collisions. Studying bird-window collisions, and how to...
Editorial: A celebration of figs could be an island boost
August 1, 2014
At the Ocracoke Civic and Business Association (OCBA) meeting on July 16, tourism director Sundae Horn briefed everyone on the impact of...
Lawmakers proposing ferry bills should visit Ocracoke
A recent article in Raleigh’s The News & Observer reported on Senate Transportation Committee chairman, Sen. Bill Rabon’s legislative proposal to charge Ocracoke residents...
Ocracoke is cherished by many
Ocracoke is fortunate to host many visitors who return year after year. As a result, many long-time friendships are made between them and locals....