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From our news services Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so,...

Monday, April 20Ocracoke Middle School baseball double header at home vs. Columbia. First game starts at 4 pm; second game starts around 6 pm. Ocracoke...

Text and photo by Peter Vankevich   Ocracoke’s familiar water tower, which is a landmark visible for miles across the sound and serves as the...

Editor’s Note: The Ocracoke Observer will report on candidates who visit the island to meet its residents. By Connie Leinbach and Peter Vankevich U.S. Representative Don...

From our news services Clarification: The Ocracoke Access Alliance asks for increased tolls on only the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter routes, not other routes...

The 8th Annual Ocracoke Island Waterfowl Festival is scheduled for Friday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 18, from 9...

Wednesday, April 15:Ocracoke School baseball Middle school vs. Mattamuskeet. 4 pm. Community Park. 1718 Brewing Ocracoke: Island Trivia, 6-8 pm Ocracoke Waterways Commission, 6:30 pm. Community...

The 15th Annual Scallywag 5K/10K & 11th Annual Blackbeard's Half Marathon on Ocracoke will be held Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest includes the...

By Sam Walker, samwalkerOBXnews.com North Carolina lawmakers are calling for a comprehensive audit of the state’s ferry system, citing rising costs, aging infrastructure and growing...

Monday, April 6:Starting today, Mondays at Springer's Point is closed to give the reserve a break. See graphic below. 1718 Brewing Ocracoke: Hill & Ray,...