P. Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer By Connie Leinbach The North Carolina legislature late Tuesday afternoon approved an additional $7 million for the Ferry Division. Hyde County ...

Scene from the Working Watermen’s Festival, Oct. 18, 2025. From left, Adam Lavigne, John Lea, Danny Bradley and Dave Tweedie. Photo: P. Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer Tuesday, Oct. 21:Ocracoke ...

Pastor Tim Howard manages the Bread of Life Food Pantry By Peter Vankevich After several months’ suspension, the Bread of Life Food Pantry at the Life Saving Church on Lighthouse Road has reopened ...

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders released a proposal for a new congressional map that aims to eliminate a Democratic seat represented by Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.) (Source: ncleg.gov) By ...

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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 ...