Key Information:
- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through tomorrow AM.
- Village offices will be closed tomorrow with staff working remotely. The IPC will be open at normal hours.
- Guidance for Islanders.
- Smoke testing will resume next Monday, February 24 in one section of S Bald Head Wynd.
- 2025 CSDR Project Update
Reminders & Events:
- An ICE Vehicle & Trailer Town Hall is taking place on Tuesday, February 25.
- Volunteers are needed for the living shoreline project installation on Monday, February 24, 2025.
- Golf cart registration renewals were due on January 1, 2025.
Winter Weather Advisory
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for NE SC and SE NC through tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10:00 a.m. The key messages from the National Weather Service Wilmington Office’s latest briefing are:
- Freezing rain is expected to bring some accumulations of ice across portions of northeast SC and southeast NC as rain changes to freezing rain from north to south this evening.
- The freezing rain and icing will result in hazardous driving conditions, especially across bridges, overpasses, and other elevated road surfaces.
- An arctic air mass will spread over the region, bringing very cold temperatures to the area, especially Thursday night and Friday night- protect people, pets, pipes, and plants from the cold. Thursday night will feel colder than Friday night due to wind chill.
Village Operations for 2/20
Village offices will be closed on Thursday, 2/20 with office staff working remotely. This includes Public Safety administration. Please call 911 if you need a Public Safety Officer to come to you. The Island Package Center and Post Office will be operating on regular hours (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.). This is subject to change if ferry service is impacted.
Operations are expected to return to normal for all departments on Friday, 2/21.
Guidance for Islanders
- Islanders should take measures to protect pipes, as they are at risk of freezing any time temperatures drop below 32°F or 0°C. View some tips HERE.
- Islanders should safely heat their homes. Housefires and carbon monoxide are two of the greatest risks for personal injury and even death. View some tips HERE.
- Islanders should be cautious while driving on Village wynds and the mainland. View some tips HERE.
- Islanders should prepare for possible power outages and report any outages to Duke Energy. For more information, view our power outage webpage HERE.
- The winter weather conditions may impact ferry and barge service. Check the latest status on the BHI Transportation, Inc. website HERE and the barge website HERE.
Smoke Testing
WithersRavenel will return to the island on Monday, February 24, 2025, to complete smoke testing in the remaining section of the project area (a section of S. Bald Head Wynd – map HERE). Property owners in the remaining section will be notified via CodeRED notification system.
For more information, go to our Utilities webpage under “NOTICES” HERE.
2025 CSDR Project Update
The contractor removing and replacing the soft-tube groins completed this work on 2/16/2025. The Dredge Savannah was down today for a shoreline repair. Sand placement stopped in front of the Captain Charlie’s cottages (Captain Charlies Ct). The current estimated completion date of the project is March 10, 2025, but it is subject to change due to possible weather and mechanical delays. For more information about this project go to our project webpage HERE.
REMINDERS & EVENTS:
ICE Vehicle & Trailer Town Hall
Village is seeking input on the usage of ICE vehicles & trailers on the island to make necessary changes to the Village ordinances that will:
- Promote public safety.
- Encourage the use of electric options.
- Provide realistic options based on what is available on the market.
If you use ICE vehicles or trailers on BHI, please attend the ICE Vehicle & Trailer Town Hall on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Department of Public Safety.
Volunteers Needed for Living Shoreline Installation on 2/24
The BHI Conservancy (BHIC), the Village, the NC Coastal Federation, the Johnston Center for Coastal Sustainability, and Sandbar Oyster Co. have partnered on a project to install a living shoreline at the newly repaired Marina Park bulkhead.
Installation will take place on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
To make this process go smoothly, the BHIC is asking for volunteers who don’t mind getting a little muddy! If this sounds like something you or your family would be interested in, please email the BHIC at conservation@bhic.org.
Annual Golf Cart Registration
If you have not already applied for your annual golf cart registration renewal(s), now is the time to do so. This must be done online. A “2025 Golf Cart Registration Renewal” button has been added to the Village’s webpage (HERE).
This year, please note the date you submitted your renewal. The Village’s webpage will be updated regularly as stickers are available for pick-up at the Department of Public Safety.
As of the publication of this announcement, all renewals submitted through February 14, 2025, have been processed.
