Santa will be at the Ocracoke Variety Store for rides and refreshments from 4:30 to 6 pm Thursday, Dec. 4. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer For what’s open and closed on Ocracoke, click here.

David Tweedie, executive director of Ocracoke Alive, plays the violin inside his home on Howard Street. By Patty Huston-HolmOn a morning nearing the first day of spring with a winter chill evident ...

Vistas of expansive land and sky were a hallmark of Tom and Carol Pahl’s journey around the United States. By Tom Pahl; photos by Tom and Carol Pahl Editor’s note: Ocracoke Islanders Tom and Carol ...

The Ocracoke Health Center wants to light up the Pony Island Inn lawn for the holidays. They plan to do that with a special luminaria fundraiser “Lights of Love” the night of Saturday, Dec. 20.

William M Mitchell, 96, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He will be remembered as a man of unwavering character who truly lived ...

Notice of Intent to Issue an NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0041530 – Ocracoke Reverse Osmosis WTP The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue an NPDES wastewater discharge ...

C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer A lot is going on on Ocracoke Island this Thanksgiving week. See story here and events below. Wednesday, Nov.

305 Back Rd. 252-928-1511; M-F, 8 a.m. to noon & 1-5 p.m. After hours: 252-928-SICK (7425). Ocracoke Pharmacy: 252-928-0784. Open weekdays. Roanoke Island Animal Clinic visits the island on the third ...

An early morning vehicle fire today was quickly contained by the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department. Assistant Fire Chief Ernest Doshier said that the call came in around 6:30 a.m. and that a truck at ...

The Ocracoke Preservation Society has received a grant to continue restoration of the Island Inn. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer The Ocracoke Preservation Society has received a $47,970 grant ...

Stella Maris Chapel: Sunday afternoon Mass time varies. Go to Masstimes.org and type in the zip code: 27960 ...

C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer The following is a list of the establishments on Ocracoke that are open or closed for the season. This list will be updated as the ...