Ocracoke Observer added to Library of Congress newspaper collections
The Ocracoke Observer, the island’s independent community newspaper since 1999, has been selected for inclusion in the Library of Congress’s National Digital Newspaper Program.
The...
Spotted on Ocracoke: Purple Martins find affordable housing
Text and photo by Peter Vankevich
From early spring into late summer, a small, dark, pointed winged bird can be seen darting to and fro...
New community garden aims to provide good food and sanctuary
Text and photos by Jeanne Brook
Between the Ocracoke United Methodist Church and the family graveyards on Howard Street lay a tangle of brush, vines...
Overwash all along NC12 is a dire situation
Editor's note: NWS Newport/Morehead on March 27 issued another flood watch effective from 8 p.m. Wednesday night through Thursday (March 28) evening for all...
Some golf-cart parking now available at Springer’s Point
By Connie Leinbach
Parking is a premium all over Ocracoke Island and no more so than the entrance to the popular Springer’s Point Preserve at...
Two new county commissioners added, most incumbents win, no new sales...
Note: All voting numbers are unofficial and are from the NC Board of Elections website.
By Peter VankevichHyde County will have two new county commissioners...
Outer Banks sea turtle nests fare well despite natural challenges
By Peter Vankevich
The sea turtle nesting season on the Outer Banks has wound down and, despite the expected challenges, can be declared another successful...
NC Senate wants tolls on Hatteras Inlet, Currituck Sound ferry routes,...
By Sam Walker, SamWalkerOBXnews.com
Another attempt by state lawmakers to add tolls to the currently free ferry routes along North Carolina's coast is underway at...
Upcoming fundraising events on Ocracoke
Fish-fry fundraisers help those in need
Ocracoke Islanders love to do fish-fry fund raisers for those in need.
The locals rally and use the cook shack...
Ocracoke gets spooky for Halloween
Skeletons--giant, life-size, small and animal--figured in heavily in the Halloween decorations judged in the Halloween decorating contest sponsored by the Ocracoke Civic & Business...