NC House of Representatives District 6 candidates share their views
The Observer asked the candidates for the N.C. Senate and House to answer the following:
1. What are the...
Randal Mathews’ open letter to the Ocracoke community
Rep. John A. Torbett, R-Gaston, chair of the N.C. House Select Committee on Strategic Transportation Planning and Long-Term Funding Solutions and...
Nov. 3 election: Hyde County commissioner candidates
Hyde County Commissioner candidates in the 2016 forum at the Community Center, from left Thomas Midgette and Earl Pugh...
Voter registration deadline is Friday
For more details about the upcoming general election, click here for Hyde County information and here for the...
‘The Socialists are coming! The Socialists are coming!’
Robert Orr
By Robert F. Orr
Mitch McConnell texted me the other day with an...
NC elections board director says you can’t vote twice
On Wednesday, the Observer posted a news story on absentee balloting and a first look at the November ballot: Here’s a look...
Here’s a look at the Nov. 3 ballot; absentee voting...
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By Peter Vankevich
Hyde County commissioners set to approve Goldie Topping as new Swan...
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By Peter Vankevich
Replacement for Swan Quarter county commissioner underway
By Peter Vankevich
Swan Quarter Township Commissioner James “Little Brother” Topping died unexpectedly on June 29. Replacing him will be a two-fold process.
According to Viola...
Thomas Midgette wins Lake Landing primary; Biden carries the state
By Peter Vankevich
Lake Landing resident Thomas Midgette won a close election Tuesday night to represent the Democrats in that mainland Hyde County township race...