Island loses a friend in Carter Whitman
By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke has many passionate friends and longtime visitor Carter Whitman was one of them.
Born July 10, 1951, in Melrose, Massachusetts, an only...
Sonya Allen: Communicating through art
By Peter Vankevich
For many people, creating art is therapeutic, a nice respite from the many demands and challenges of daily life.
What is depicted...
Fundraiser nets thousands for Ukrainian student’s family
The Ocracoke community raises $7,000 to help Ukraine.
Ocracoke farewells
Longtime residents Dick and Janey Jacoby move to Virginia
By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke to be what it is, has relied on its residents to step up...
Locally made skin care products aim to make you gorgeous
By Connie Leinbach
Necessity is the mother of invention, and Katy Mitchell has found success with a product she created especially for herself.
Her “Skinvy” line...
Reggae visits Ocracoke
By Peter Vankevich
For years, islanders have seen – and many have gotten to know -- a constantly smiling, charming person of a stunning appearance:...
New Ocracoke United Methodist minister arrives
By Peter Vankevich
It was a beautiful Sunday morning just before 10 a.m., the Fourth of July.
On the lawn outside the Ocracoke United Methodist Church...
Mini Bar opens on Ocracoke
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Observer staff report
A little bit of Europe opened recently in...
Farewell and thank-you potluck for Pastor Susie
By Peter Vankevich
After two years at the Ocracoke United Methodist Church, Pastor Susie Fitch-Slater will return to her home church, Bethany United Methodist...
Nathan Spencer: A native talent for waterfowl carving
To read about this year's event, click: Waterfowl Festival is an island morale booster
Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
Nathan Spencer, this year’s Ocracoke Waterfowl...