The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released a beach hazards statement at 8:16 p.m. on Monday valid for Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island.

Beyond the surf, Atlantic Beach has a chilled atmosphere and is the gateway to the historic Fort Macon State Park ... Another charming island in the Outer Banks is Ocracoke, a surf gem that has decent ...

Why are the N.C. Department of Transportation ferries painted with the colors and emblems of North Carolina universities?

From the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum’s website: “Join historian James Charlet for part 2 of a three-part presentation on his new book, “Shipwreck Rescues of the Outer Banks,” which […] ...

Independence Day is on the horizon, and the festivities on Ocracoke Island begin on July 3 and last through July 4. A detailed look at all Independence Day celebrations on […] ...

Summer blooms at the Island Inn Commons garden. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer Monday, June 23:Ocracoke Oyster Company: Bryan Mayer, 7:30 pm Tuesday, June 24:Ocracoke Community Library: Open … ...

On Monday at 2:55 a.m. a heat advisory was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid from 10 a.m. until Tuesday 10 a.m. for Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island.

Fort-Gregg Adams officially restored its name to Fort Lee effective immediately, officials announced Monday.