Click here for heat dangers for dogs. By Sam Walker of SamWalkerOBXNews.com After a brief mid-week respite from the steamy summer conditions, eastern North Carolina will see a ...

Len Skinner works on a carving at his Martin County home. Photo by Robin Payne Former islander Philip Leonard “Len” Skinner Jr., 65, died July 1 at his home in Martin County where he and his ...

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 ...

C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer Events will be updated as needed. Monday, July 21Ocracoke Community Library: Used Book Sale continues during public hours: M-F, 3-7 ...

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 ...

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Every Sunday, our pastor asks the congregation to share prayer concerns and praises—those moments, small or large, that have brought joy or a smile or a renewal of faith in humanity’s goodness. This ...

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

By Connie Leinbach A July 15 report by Greenville television station WNCT that falsely stated that Ocracoke’s Lifeguard Beach has the highest theft rate in the nation had the potential to severely ...