Bald Head Island Public Safety was notified of a possible wanted individual believed to be on Bald Head Island. Through the swift response and coordinated efforts of Bald Head Island Public Safety, in partnership with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Southport Police Department, Kure Beach Police Department, and park … Continued

We want your input to plan for the future! Bald Head Island Department of Public Safety is developing a three-year strategic plan to help guide the department’s priorities and future direction. As part of that process, we are seeking input from residents and property owners to better understand the community’s expectations, concerns, and priorities related … Continued

KEY INFORMATION: REMINDERS & EVENTS: Wilmington Harbor Deepening Project The North Carolina State Ports Authority has suspended its proposed $1.35 billion Wilmington Harbor Navigation Improvement Project, which aimed to deepen the Cape Fear River channel from 42 to 47 feet to accommodate larger vessels. NC Ports cited the need for additional study of environmental impacts, … Continued

KEY INFORMATION: REMINDERS & EVENTS: Regular Council Meeting Canceled – Special Meeting Scheduled The Village Council regular meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, September 18, 2026, has been canceled. A special meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. so that Council can conduct the business for this month.    Meetings are … Continued

KEY INFORMATION: REMINDERS & EVENTS: Stage 1 Water Alert in Effect In an August 31 announcement, Brunswick County announced that it moved from Stage 2 to Stage 1 water restrictions. Under Stage 1, all water usage adjustments become voluntary. Please review the announcement for details. Coinciding with Brunswick County’s June 8 burn ban, the Village of … Continued

If you did not read Mayor Quinn’s message from yesterday (HERE), it provided some information about the Village’s priorities in response to the shoaling and some background on the Village’s Marina Channel Maintenance Program. Dredging Operations Dredging operations resumed last night at about 8:00 p.m. and concluded around 5:30 this morning so the ferries could … Continued

The Village of Bald Head Island would like to thank Islanders, businesses, visitors, and guests for their patience during the evolving nature of the recent shoaling of the entrance channel to Bald Head Island. Please continue to monitor Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc.’s website (HERE) and app for updates on ferry schedules. The Village will … Continued

THIS ALERT APPLIES TO VILLAGE UTILITIES CUSTOMERS ON BALD HEAD ISLAND – Village Utilities supplements its potable water supply through Brunswick County Public Utilities; Village Utilities customers are also required to comply with these mandatory water conservation measures. The Village continues to closely monitor on-island groundwater production, potable water storage levels, and coordination with Brunswick … Continued

As of June 29, 2026, approximately 91 percent of existing golf carts had been renewed in the Village’s new registration system. As previously reported, enforcement of registrations began on July 1.  We have updated our “Golf Cart/Electric Vehicle Registration” webpage with additional guidance for cart owners. This includes: Please review the updated registration webpage (HERE).  … Continued

KEY INFORMATION: Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Permit The Village’s engineering firm, McKim & Creed announced yesterday in a media release (HERE) that it has secured the first AquaNereda® reclaimed water permit in North Carolina on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island.  This project will bring next-generation, energy-efficient aerobic granular sludge technology to our … Continued