Connecting People to Places

August 2006 “I’m glad he showed up when he did. Morty jumped right in, he knows what he’s doing,” says Tom Payne about Morty Gaskill,...

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...

Today (Sunday Nov 30) is the last day of the season for the Ocracoke Coffee Co . They are open until noon. After 11...

Down Creek Gallery, 260 Irvin Garrish Highway, in the heart of the village next to Community Square has a new owner. Islander Marissa Gross...

Delayed by a few days due to Hurricane Arthur, Graceful Bakery opened today (Monday, July 7 2014). It is located on Back Rd. adjacent...

July 2014Text and photos by Ruth FordonAmong the many artisans shar­ing Ocracoke Island, we are fortunate to have two who make soap. Milk Street...

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...

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

Holiday issue 2013 By Gael Hawkins  I’ve been having one of those “why didn’t I think of this?” moments. Fresh, locally harvested seafood and fixings delivered...

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...