Bobby Garrish and Lydia Freda Spencer reminisce about their childhood days on Ocracoke. Editor’s note: This story was first published in the October print issue of the Observer. Text and ...

Traffic jams and searching for parking don't make a relaxing beach getaway, so plan your trip based on where you can minimize ...

When we want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, we’re so grateful we have this awesome coastal destination just over 3 hour’s drive away. The Outer Banks is all about being on the ocean.

The Ocracoke Access Alliance is hoping that they’ll be able to speak to N.C. Governor Josh Stein about NC 12 access issues HATTERAS, N.C. — The views are unforgettable for anyone driving down North ...

Ocracoke businesses urge Gov. Stein to declare emergency for NC 12 repairs Group wants state to accelerate winter projects and seek variance to replace sandbags Officials warn sea-level rise and ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Ocracoke businesses urge Gov. Stein to declare emergency for NC 12 repairs Group wants state to accelerate winter projects and seek ...

A group of Ocracoke Village business owners has added its voice to the chorus calling for Gov. Josh Stein to declare an emergency over the condition of N.C. Highway 12 on the Outer Banks. The group, ...

This recipe is one of Slate’s 10 Best Recipes of 2025. While barrier islands border a number of Southern states, including Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia, North Carolina’s barrier islands are ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – There’s never a bad time to visit Ocracoke Island. See how the locals live and enjoy the solitude this time of year or even plan for the warmer months ahead. David Tweedie ...

Note: The above video is from the Ocracoke Light Station’s 200th anniversary, which aired March 14, 2023. OCRACOKE ISLAND, N.C. (WAVY) — The Ocracoke Double Keepers’ Quarters is being raised to a ...

(The Center Square) – Ocracoke Island’s contribution to tourism in North Carolina justifies the cost of state ferry service to the storied village, a political leader told The Center Square. Tourists ...

OCRACOKE, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry celebrated its best year since 2022, with over 18,000 passengers enjoying the service during its 2025 season. The ferry offers a ...