BHI Entrance Channel Shoaling Update 2

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

BHI Entrance Channel Shoaling Update 1

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

Brunswick County Issues Stage 3 Water Shortage Warning MANDATORY Restrictions

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

Golf Cart Registration Update

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

Good News from the Village

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

Updates from the Village Ahead of A250

KEY INFORMATION: UPCOMING EVENTS: Independence Day Details Ferry Schedule – Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc. released its 4th of July weekend ferry service notice; you can view it HERE.  They will be operating double boats on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Due to the fireworks display in the waters off Southport on the 4th, the ferry … Continued

Brunswick County Moves to Stage 2 MANDATORY Water Conservation Alert as Drought Conditions Worsen

THIS ALERT APPLIES TO VILLAGE UTILITIES CUSTOMERS ON BALD HEAD ISLAND FROM BRUNWICK COUNTY (Original communication HERE) As drought conditions continue to worsen and Independence Day weekend approaches, Brunswick County has moved to a Stage 2 MANDATORY Water Conservation Alert that encourages compliance through both warnings and fees. Residents are urged to follow best practices to help … Continued

Package Delays During Peak Season

The Island Package Center and Post Office are entering their busiest time of the year, as are most entities on Bald Head Island.  Together, the facility processes approximately 75,000 to 80,000 packages annually, with package volume increasing significantly between Memorial Day and Labor Day, as well as during major online retail events such as Amazon … Continued

CodeRED System Test

The Village will be testing the CodeRED notification system on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Here’s what you need to know: Residents, property owners, and businesses are encouraged to register on the Village’s CodeRED webpage prior to the system test if you have not already. The more Islanders who actively add or update their contact … Continued