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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Being in the business of designing and building, I can’t help but look critically at every little bit of construction we drive by on our tour around the country. And that’s a lot of houses, churches, ...

The Ocracoke Community Pool Association wants to build a community pool on Ocracoke. The Ocracoke Community Pool Association will hold a “Soup and Sandwich” fundraising event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p ...

From the National Weather Service: A strong low pressure system will pass off the coast Monday night (March 10) and Tuesday. This system will bring gusty winds and possibly minor coastal flooding as ...