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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

From our news services The Silver Lake Motel & Inn and the former Jolly Roger Pub & Marina will be sold at auction at 10 a.m. July 29, in the law offices of George Oliver, 405 Middle ...

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 ...

We hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful island, the last island of the Outer Banks, N.C. Ocracoke is the southernmost island of the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Ocracoke, in Hyde County, is very ...

Ocracoke Community Library: Baby, toddler & preschool story time,10 am. Community Market: Pony Island Inn, 3 to 7 pm. Weather permitting. Updates will be posted on Ocracoke Activities Facebook and ...

Hyde County recently received a $50,000 donation from Rose Acre Farms toward the purchase of a new ambulance. Rose Acre Farms is an Indiana egg ...

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 ...

Posts about Ocracoke news written by Pete Vankevich and C. Leinbach ...