Walt Wolfram, front, dines with his students and islanders at Howard’s Pub. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer By Peter Vankevich For 33 years, Professor Walt Wolfram brought his graduate ...

Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 runs from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 8, with National Teacher Appreciation Day celebrated on Tuesday, May 5. Ocracoke teachers joined the statewide “Kids Over ...

The British Cemetery along British Cemetery Road. C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer While World War II was far away for many Americans, danger lurked right offshore as German U-boats parked along the ...

Tideland Electric Member Cooperative supplies the electricity to Ocracoke. Each month, members receive its magazine “Carolina Country,” which also includes “Tideland Topics,” a magazine specific ...

Ocracoke remains in a wait-and-see position as state lawmakers finalize North Carolina’s budget, with several key issues carrying significant local impact. Funding for the ...

Sylvia and Dave Nestor with their 2025 quilt. Photo courtesy of Sylvia Nestor. By Connie Leinbach The quilt gods have been shining on Dave and Sylvia Nestor, who since 2012 have won three quilts ...

Tideland Electric Member Cooperative supplies the electricity to Ocracoke. Each month, members receive its magazine “Carolina Country,” which also includes “Tideland ...

Swan Quarter Boating Access Area in Hyde County has been renamed the Kelly N. Davis Boating Access Area at Swan Quarter in honor of the former NCWRC Commissioner who represented District 1 from ...