Edward O’Neal Edward Carlson O’Neal, Jr., 85, passed away on Aug. 13, 2025. He was the husband of Stella Spencer O’Neal. Born on June 13, 1940, in Morehead City, he lived a life ...

A frame of a video of the truck fire by Jerry Newsome. By Connie Leinbach An early morning vehicle fire today was quickly contained by the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department. Assistant Fire Chief ...

P. Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer Aug. 13, 2025By Sam WalkerSamWalkerOBXNews.com While it is still too early to know the exact path of what is expected to be the ...

A juvenile coyote at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. NPS photo By Connie Leinbach Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will co-host public ...

P. Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer Monday, Aug. 11Ocracoke Community Library: Used Book Sale continues during public hours: M-F, 3-7 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 ...

Passengers exit their cars, trucks and vans to use the bathroom, feel the ocean air on their faces, get a closer view of the gulls gliding above the rear wake and peel their eyes for dolphins. On this ...

Hyde County’s America 250th committee has released its first project, “Our Heritage & History” booklet. Designed to be used by visitors as well as history aficionados, the publication also ...