Stories by Ocracoke Observer
The Hyde County Board of Commissioners will hold another budget workshop in a special called meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday (May 25) in the Hyde County Government Center.
By Connie Leinbach | Ocracoke Observer Full story
May 25
By Peter Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer The Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival will be in its fifth year, but in a way, it’s into second generation. Full story
Apr 10
Premier panels, insightful guest speakers and unmatched opportunities demonstrating how to advocate for local seafood are on the agenda at the NC Catch Summit 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café in Nags Head. Full story
Mar 12
By Connie Leinbach | Ocracoke Observer Ocracoke Island is a resort community and needs good EMT service. Full story
Feb 8
By Peter Vankevich | Ocracoke Observer
Sightings of sick and dying birds on the Outer Banks and islands in the Pamlico Sound are pointing to a major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Full story
Dec 26
By TL Grace West | Ocracoke Observer | Imagine experiencing Ocracoke for the first time with a medical degree and a 10-month-old daughter, arriving to interview for the sole doctor position at the Ocracoke Health Center. Full story
Sep 6
Jun 10
By Peter Vankevich | Ocracoke Observer. Hannah Bunn West has shone a spotlight on some little-known, impactful women in the history of the Outer Banks. Full story
Jun 19
Mar 6
On Groundhog Day, Scott Pumphrey found himself in limbo on his ninth day of his Ocracoke non-vacation. Full story
Feb 3
Feb. 1 UPDATE: By Connie Leinbach | Ocracoke Observer: Tuesday morning’s efforts to refloat the “Vivens Aqua,” which has been grounded on South Point here for the last week, were again unsuccessful. Read the full update at the Ocracoke Observer: Refloating efforts continue with grounded yacht; excavating equipment on the way. Full story
Jan 31
With the newly redrawn voting maps, Hyde County will be in three new voting districts next year unless a court orders them to be redrawn. Full story
Nov 21