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Ocracoke Preservation Society shows off renovated historic homes

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By Connie Leinbach Judith Garrish was thrilled to see her childhood home restored to new glory during the Ocracoke Preservation Society’s historic home open house...

Ruth Fordon

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Ruth Fordon has been editor of the Observer since 2010.  Her career on Ocracoke........

Local programming thriving at community radio WOVV

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By Peter Vankevich Ocracoke’s nonprofit community radio station WOVV 90.1 FM not only has new headquarters but also several new shows. The studio and office this...

Howard Street’s ‘cool’ house

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To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Text and photos by Peter Vankevich Strolling along Ocracoke’s historic Howard Street, you may think there...

Len Skinner’s legacy: art all around Ocracoke Village

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By Rita Thiel Finding the essence of an artist is a difficult, if not impossible, task, as the heart of many artists lies deep within,...

Treasures abound for N.C. Shell Club

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Text and photos by Connie Leinbach “You walk the beach and you find treasures,” said Jan Reaves about her avocation of shell collecting. That about sums...

A story for Christmas

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December 2014 By Kelley Shinn Before I moved into Conk and Micky’s home, just after the handshake that sealed the deal between Ron­nie O’Neal’s family and...

Health and Wellness: Chocolate, a health food?

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October 2013 By TL Grace West Those of us who adore chocolate are pleased with more and more re­search showing health benefits of eating chocolate: especially...

Former Ocracoke County Commissioner Tom Pahl looks back

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To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich When Tom Pahl was sworn in as Ocracoke Township’s county commissioner four...

Trekking in Nepal

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May 2014 By Ruth Fordon   It started with orchids.. In 2008, islanders Kathleen O’Neal and Carol Ritchie’s passion for orchids and desire to view some in their...