The Ocracoke Preservation Society is seeking bakers for the Fig Cake Bake-Off at the 6th Annual Ocracoke Fig Festival Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, at the museum grounds and the […]
Ocracoke Fig Festival will celebrate figs Aug. 16 & 17
Winners of the Pets of Ocracoke photo contest
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here The Ocracoke Observer thanks all of the locals and visitors who submitted many photos of their beloved pets for the difficult task […]
Ocracoke Seafood Festival Aug. 31 to benefit Ocracoke Health Center
To read about the Ocracoke Health Center, click here. Volunteers and staff are hosting the first annual “Ocracoke Seafood Festival Health Center Benefit” on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Berkley Barn, 58 […]
Lifeguards: Protecting lives on Ocracoke
By T.L. Grace West While I sat on the lifeguard stand interviewing our two supervising lifeguards, I was impressed with their vigilance–their eyes constantly scanning the water and the beach. In addition […]
Raffle of original drawing to support OcraCats
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here On-line sales of raffle tickets have begun for an original, framed drawing of Ocracat “Scooter” by Bruce Tarkington. Raffle proceeds will benefit […]
Seafood festival Aug. 31 will help the Ocracoke Health Center
Is the Ocracoke Health Center the most important nonprofit on Ocracoke Island? Maybe so since one’s health is one’s most important asset, isn’t it? There is no question that the Ocracoke community […]
Ocracoke Firemen’s Ball raises record amount
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich and Connie Leinbach The Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department’s 14th Annual Firemen’s Ball May 25 was one for the record […]
Hotline helps abuse victims
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Connie Leinbach Hyde County Hotline Inc. has expanded its services with a client services advocate on Ocracoke. Brenda Kremser is an […]
Hyde’s 1857 Octagon House open June 1 for visitors
Hyde County’s historic Octagon House will be open for visitors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the house, located at […]
14th Annual Firemen’s Ball at Berkley Barn on Saturday
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich The Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department’s 14th Annual Memorial Day Firemen’s Ball this Saturday has a new venue, the Berkley […]
