The Ocracoke Health Center Pharmacy opens
By Peter Vankevich
With little fanfare, the Ocracoke Health Center Pharmacy opened its doors on Dec. 11.
Up to then, Ocracoke residents either had to...
Holiday lights brighten Ocracoke Village
Observer staff report
The many holiday light displays on Ocracoke brought the village to sparkling life.
Two visitors who served as judges on Dec. 15 deliberated...
Ocracoke honey captures honors
By Connie Leinbach
Ocracoke honey captured second place in the light-colored category in the recent Outer Banks BeeKeepers’ Guild honey tasting contest.
Denise Deacon, past president...
Any time is the season for giving and good will
“Giving Tuesday,” the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and as a counter to the frenzy of buying on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is touted as...
A brand-new school for Ocracoke
By Kelley Shinn
Under Carolina blue skies on Aug. 25, hundreds gathered for the grand opening of the Ocracoke School, nearly four years to the...
2023-2026 Ocracoke re-entry permits now available
New re-entry tags for island entry after emergency evacuations are now available to Ocracoke Island residents and property owners.
Local DJs put their unique spin to WOVV broadcasts
Editor's note: This story was originally published in two issues of the print paper in the summer of 2023.
By Patty Huston-Holm
One of the benefits...
Keeper of island treasures and figs: Chester Lynn
By Patty Huston-Holm
Ocracoke Island’s best history might be just steps from the school.
On Back Road, past the buildings where students learn and past the...
Lighthouse refurbishment gets OK to proceed
By Connie Leinbach
The National Park Service has been appropriated $2 million to renovate the Ocracoke Light Station complex.
Dave Hallac, superintendent of the Parks of...
Ocracoke and Engelhard health centers welcome new CEO
By Connie Leinbach
Someone who knew Ocracoke Health Center was looking for a new CEO took a photo of Joe Rockenstein with an Ocracoke Coffee...












