Elections/Politics

The Ocracoke Observer asked the candidates for the General Assembly districts that include Ocracoke for their views on several issues. The Observer asked the candidates...

The Observer asked the candidates for the N.C. Senate and House to answer the following: 1. What are the crucial challenges facing eastern North Carolina...

Editor's note: Randal Mathews was unopposed for Ocracoke's county commissioner seat in the primary this spring, is on the Nov. 3 ballot, and will...

To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here The Ocracoke Observer asked the opposed candidates running for county commissioner and candidates for...

For more details about the upcoming general election, click here for Hyde County information and here for the State Board of Elections web site. Voter registration...

By Robert F. Orr Mitch McConnell texted me the other day with an urgent message! If Democrats are elected, particularly Joe Biden, then America will...

On Wednesday, the Observer posted a news story on absentee balloting and a first look at the November ballot: Here’s a look at the...

To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich North Carolina is the first state in the nation to begin...

To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here By Peter Vankevich The Hyde County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve Goldie...

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...