If you’ve recently heard talk about a new court opinion affecting Bald Head Island, you’re not alone. News travels fast here—even when we have to take a ferry to get anywhere else.

With no bridge and minimal car use, the ferry service is our community’s backbone, connecting you to mainland grocery stores, medical appointments, and everyday errands.

You might be thinking: “They said there’s a new court ruling that changes how the ferry operates. Does that mean higher fares, fewer trips, or less say for islanders?”