C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer By Peter Vankevich The Silver Lake Motel & Inn and the former Jolly Roger Pub & Marina was sold at an auction on July 29 ...

Loggerhead sea turtle nest excavation at the Pony Pens beach on Ocracoke Island, July 28, 2025. Photo: P. Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer Visitors and residents on Ocracoke Island are invited to join ...

By Peter Vankevich Philip Howard is on a high-energy creativity roll. In 2024 he published “Ocracoke Island Eccentrics, Innovators and Free Spirits,” a collection of features on some of the more ...

Events will be updated as needed. Monday, July 28Ocracoke Community Library: Used Book Sale continues during public hours: M-F, 3-7 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm. Tuesday, July 29Ocracoke Community ...

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 ...

Ocracoke Islanders Tom and Carol Pahl are on a trek around the United States (following 70-degree weather) and will report back from time to time their reflections. This is their ...

Pastor Tim Lynch. Photo: P. Vankevich/Ocracoke ObserverClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Bluesky ...

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