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Gene Stoel referees for the Ocracoke Dolphins. Text and photos by Peter Vankevich When was the last time you saw a sports referee get a standing ovation? This is exactly what happened before the ...

Morning ferry ride to Hatteras by C. Leinbach won third place in Spot Photography in the NC Press Association 2023 newspaper contest. Ferry service to Ocracoke can change at any time due to shoaling, ...

Randal Mathews, the new chair of the Hyde County Board of Commissioners, with his Teddy Roosevelt quote. By Connie Leinbach Randal Mathews is fully in the arena now and would like to see more ...

Government in a democratic republic is intended as a public institution where the people not only decide who gets to be in office but also observe and scrutinize the activities of our elected ...

OCBA meeting focusing on “What is Ocracoke’s Future,” bring your thoughts; let’s talk. 6 pm in the Community Center. Ocracoke Alive event: Cooking/Baking: Bagel making with David Tweedie. OUMC Rec ...

C. Leinbach The following is a list of the establishments on Ocracoke that are open or closed for the season. This list will be updated as the Observer ...

Henry McFall, 17, of Pittsboro, wins the 5K April 27, 2024, and the next day he won the half-marathon. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer The Annual Scallywag 5K/10K & 7th Annual ...

Text and photos by Peter Vankevich Over the past 10 years, Ocracoke has been a wintering ground for three fascinating bird species. In 2018 a ...