Fantastical ‘Blackbeard’ musical blends pirate legend and history
Editor's note: The Ocracoke Observer learned of a new musical about Blackbeard playing at the Signature Theater in Arlington, Virginia, and a college student...
Ocracoke quilters create a block party in fabric
By Connie Leinbach
The Ocracoke quilters had a block party this year to commemorate their 40th anniversary.
That party was embodied in the new quilt design--“block...
Some common island plants are toxic to pets
Health & Wellness
May 2015
By TL Grace West
Dr. Mark Grossman of the Roanoke Island Animal Clinic in Manteo supplied the following information concerning some plants...
Two Chinas: A Leonard Meeker lecture
By Peter Vankevich
The late Leonard C. Meeker had a long, distinguished career in public service, diplomacy and social justice law. He served as the...
Sarah Searight new works on view tonight in Down Creek Gallery
Down Creek Gallery's “Expose Yourself to Art” series of artists’ openings continues tonight (June 15) from 5 to 8 with new works by painter Sarah...
Traffic laws apply equally to bicycles: helmets, hand signals, lights
By Connie Leinbach
The Hyde County sheriff deputies on Ocracoke don’t want to worry that they’ll have to respond to a child who’s been seriously...
Health and Wellness: Angie’s Gym
June 2013
By TL Grace West
Do you have a fitness story? Why not begin or continue one while on Ocracoke? Many people I talked with...
OPS Art Show and Auction slated for Saturday
Ocracoke Preservation Society has been collecting dozens of small canvases of art for their art auction fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday (Jan....
There’s magic in these felt creations
Text and photos by Connie Leinbach
Ocracoke is magical to many and now it has fairies to prove it.These are “Fairy Stitches,” small, hand-sewn felt...
Bottle trees: A bit of magic in the yard
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Text and photos by Connie Leinbach
If you’re touring around the island and have a sharp eye, you might spot empty...