Thanks the Ocracoke community
Dear Ocracoke:
In October, our lives were forever changed when Gary suffered a heart attack at our home on Ocracoke. What could have been a...
Ocracoke: An extraordinary community
As another year closes, we reflect, in this season of thanksgiving and hope, on what it is about Ocracoke that’s so unique.
One of our...
Supporting local food banks is crucial in these uncertain times
When there is economic uncertainty, food banks emerge as essential lifelines, stepping in to provide crucial assistance when government aid is out of reach.
The...
Freedom of speech is America 101
The Ocracoke Observer cannot stand by and watch the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution be subject to repeated attacks.
“Congress shall make no law...
Our students deserve certainty
Editor’s Note: The Public School Forum of North Carolina submitted this commentary. For nearly 40 years it has served as a nonpartisan champion of...
Op-ed: Ocracoke needs to work together to achieve needed infrastructure
Editor’s note: Randal Mathews is the chair of the Hyde County Board of Commissioners and represents Ocracoke Island. He and Hyde County Manager Kris...
Commercial fishing is in the fabric of Ocracoke
In June, House Bill 442 in the N.C. General Assembly originally sought to expand the commercial and recreational fishing season for flounder and red...
Hurricane Erin’s road rage
In the third week of August, Ocracoke had a scare when Hurricane Erin swept past.
Though the storm stayed well out to sea, its immense...
The responsibility of newspapers and information services and you
With all this crazy disinformation that is being spread on social media, it's unfortunate that this is worsened with AI, or artificial intelligence.
A case...
Shrimpers prevail; questions remain about ferry tolls
“Don’t you get tired of the fight?” someone asked after the June 17 Ocracoke Civic & Business Association meeting.
During that meeting, those present talked...