KEY INFORMATION: REMINDERS & EVENTS: Wilmington Harbor Project The January 22 issue of the Village’s Voice provided a synopsis of the N.C. State Ports Authority project to deepen the Cape Fear River shipping channel by five feet and widen portions of the existing federal navigation channel within the lower Cape Fear River and harbor entrance. … Continued
SYSTEM PRESSURE ADVISORY RESCINDED – VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION REQUESTED The Island-Wide System Pressure Advisory for Bald Head Island has been rescinded. View the notice HERE. There are still some leaks impacting the system, and we are requesting that folks conserve water usage as much as possible. Village Utilities believes that they should have all the leaks … Continued
The Village has terminated its State of Emergency effective 5:00 p.m. today (February 3, 2026). Water Service Update: As of 4:00 p.m., Village Utilities has resolved all but a small number of leaks. Water pressure on the island has greatly improved. We still want Islanders to conserve water usage until all is repaired. The system … Continued
Village Utilities located a major leak, and its repair has helped the system gain back significant pressure. However, there are still more leaks to locate and repair/resolve. We are requesting consumers to conserve water usage until the system is fully operating. We are anticipating normal operations by this evening and will notify consumers via webpage, … Continued
Village Utilities is still working to restore system pressure. They have found multiple leaks in the system and are working to identify more and make repairs as quickly as possible. Consumers can help by continuing to limit water usage. When full pressure returns, the Village will send an announcement. The system pressure advisory will still … Continued
FERRIES ON DELAYED START AND LIMITED SERVICE TOMORROW – IPC OPENING – WATER SERVICE IMPACTED The Village of Bald Head Island declared a State of Emergency effective 7:00 AM on February 1, 2026, due to the impact of Winter Storm Gianna. The State of Emergency remains in effect until rescinded. FERRY/BARGE OPERATIONS: Sharing the latest … Continued
There is currently little to no water pressure on the island, due to this condition, the Village has issued an island-wide System Pressure Advisory. This advisory will be in effect until lab results confirm that the water is potable. This typically takes 24-48 hours and could take longer due to recent storm impacts. Any updates … Continued
Village Utilities is investigating the cause of low water pressure, which appears to be island-wide. At this time, we are asking consumers to please limit water usage (ex. dishwasher/washing machine/showers) until we find the source of the issue. If there are concerns about water potability, the Village will follow up with another Village’s Voice email … Continued
ROAD CLEARING CONTINUES – VILLAGE OFFICES AND IPC CLOSED – REFREEZING A POSSIBILITY OVERNIGHT The Village of Bald Head Island declared a State of Emergency effective 7:00 AM on February 1, 2026, due to the impact of Winter Storm Gianna. The State of Emergency remains in effect until rescinded. WEATHER INFORMATION: NWS Wilmington’s latest briefing … Continued
7 INCHES OF SNOW AT DPS – ISLAND ROADS IMPASSABLE – SEVERE COLD PERSISTS The Village of Bald Head Island declared a State of Emergency effective 7:00 AM today (February 1, 2026), due to the impact of Winter Storm Gianna. WEATHER INFORMATION: NWS Wilmington’s latest briefing indicates that the dangerous cold temperatures will persist through early Tuesday and recommends that folks limit time outdoors. POST STORM CONDITIONS: … Continued