Ocracoke Earth Weekend, now in its third year, is happening on Ocracoke today (April 25) through Sunday, April 26, bringing together nature, culture and community for a full weekend of events. The ...

Chef Jamie Davis The Ocracoke community will celebrate the summer’s fig bounty with special guest chef Jamie Davis Aug. 6 to 8 in the Berkley Barn. The free festival features live music day and ...

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Earth Weekend events on Ocracoke will be April 24 to 26. Photo by Ben Knight Monday, April 20Ocracoke Middle School baseball double header at home vs. Columbia. First game starts at 4 pm; second ...

Storm induced flooding along Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, in October 2025. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer From our news services Residents of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands are invited to ...

Citizen science volunteers monitor clouds such as this one over the Pamlico Sound in July 2025 for precipitation activity. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer Have you ever wondered how much rain ...

Ocracoke’s familiar water tower, which is a landmark visible for miles across the sound and serves as the first glimpse of the island for those on the Pamlico Sound ferries, will be replaced by the ...

Ocracoke is an island where folks think they can find the purported treasure of Blackbeard, but island homes and businesses will unveil their own treasures for all to peruse and plunder as the ...

Robert Charles Garrish of Ocracoke died April 15, 2026, surrounded by family at Sentara Heart Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia. Known as Bobby, he was the husband of Linda Garrish. He was born on ...

U.S. Representative Don Davis of Disgtrist 1 talks with Ocracoke residents outside Books to be Red. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer Editor’s Note: The Ocracoke Observer will report on ...