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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A homegrown tomato ripens on the vine. Text and photos by Lynn Ingram Every Sunday, our pastor asks the congregation to share prayer concerns and praises—those moments, small or large, that have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...