The Blacklands: Farming in Hyde County
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By Pat Garber
Following N.C. Route 45 through mainland Hyde County, one passes swamps, canals and fields, but it is only...
Alligator River Bridge on U.S. 64 to close for repairs Jan. 10...
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RALEIGH – Islanders and visitors wishing to access Ocracoke and the Outer Banks should beware of the closure on a...
Merry Christmas from Ocracoke
The Ocracoke Observer extends warm wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Below are some shots of holiday lights on Ocracoke...
Ocracoke events week of Dec. 25 to 31
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Monday, Dec. 25. Christmas
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Aaron Caswell & Jackie Willis, 8 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 26
Gaffer’s: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker,...
Loud and clear: New tower, antenna return WOVV to full strength
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By Richard Taylor
More than a year after Hurricane Matthew’s high winds toppled WOVV’s transmitting tower, Ocracoke’s community radio station has...
Waterways Commission tackles Silver Lake Harbor regulation
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By Connie Leinbach
The Ocracoke Waterways Commission is working on better regulation of boats at anchor in Ocracoke's Silver Lake Harbor.
The...
NC Ferry Division releases 2018 schedules
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MANNS HARBOR – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division has released the 2018 route schedules here.
While similar to the 2017 schedules in...
They’re Back! Snowy Owls return to North Carolina
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By Peter Vankevich
“Ahoy! Hast thou seen the great white owl?"
So cried the...
Dolphins valiant efforts fall short in Holiday Scholarship Tournament; Camden girl...
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By Richard Taylor
The addition of a scholarship added a deeper dimension to the 7th Annual Holiday Basketball Scholarship Tournament over...
O’Neals sweep Island Celebration honors
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Text and photos by Richard Taylor
Saturday night was a good night if your name was O’Neal.
Three of the five winners...












