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 ...

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 partner, ...

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 ...

Text and photos by Peter Vankevich Over the ocean, the sun rose brightly above low-lying clouds. On the beach, folks stretched out on blankets or sat on the dunes. They had gathered for one of ...

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The Eastern glass lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) became an object of fascination for me when I saw my first one here on Ocracoke Island. Legless and shiny, most people who come upon one would think it ...