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The Prayer Team Choir, from left, Betha Howard, Jenny Hargrove and Tim Howard. Text and photos by Peter Vankevich Over the ocean, the sun rose brightly above low-lying clouds. On the beach, folks ...
A homegrown tomato ripens on the vine. Text and photos by Lynn Ingram Every Sunday, our pastor asks the congregation to share prayer concerns and praises—those moments, small or large, that have ...
Ocracoke’s Lifeguard Beach was named the top beach in the nation in 2022 and 2007 aby Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka, “Dr. Beach.” Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer By Connie Leinbach ...
By Sam Walker  SamWalkerOBXNews.com An almost tropical-like weather pattern set-up over the region is forecast to continue to close out this week, with hot, humid conditions and the possibility of ...
NC Dept of Environmental Quality From our news services The 2025 recreational flounder season will open in coastal and joint waters of the state at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 1 ...
Peter Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer Text and photos by Peter Vankevich The Eastern glass lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) became an object of fascination for me when I ...
The much-anticipated Fig Cake Bake-off is the showpiece of the Ocracoke Fig Festival Aug. 1 & 2. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer The Ocracoke community will celebrate the summer’s fig ...
C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer By Connie Leinbach Later this year, when property tax notices go out, Hyde County residents will find the addition of $180 to ...
The live auction at the 2024 Seafood Fest to benefit the Ocracoke Health Center. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer The Ocracoke Health Center will hold its fourth Seafood Festival ...
Being Flamboyant,’ a float by Ocracoke Harbor Inn, wins Best in Show for the July 4, 2025, parade. Photo by Jeanne Brook Ocracoke staff report Steve and Brandy Payment of Orlando, ...
C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer By Sam Walker SamWalkerOBXNews.com President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that tells the National ...
A shrimp trawler in the Pamlico Sound. Photo by P. Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer “Don’t you get tired of the fight?” someone asked after the June 17 Ocracoke Civic & Business Association ...