Stories by Ocracoke Observer
Come celebrate Ocracoke’s unique pirate history with a weekend of swashbuckling fun. Full story
Oct 4
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The Ocracoke community and Ocracoke School officials are gearing up for the grand reopening of the Ocracoke School at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25. Full story
Aug 6
By Connie Leinbach | Ocracoke Observer
After having been sidelined since July 7, the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry resumed service July 19, but it will only go until July 31 since funding beyond that is uncertain.
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Jul 22
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