Bald Head Island, North Carolina

• MyReporter finds Bald Head leads survey of most cops per citizens
  

  The Carolina Beach Police Department has 37 officer positions. By Brian Freskos Brian.Freskos@StarNewsOnline.com Published: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 3:04 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 3:04 p.m. Q: How many police officers are there in the New Hanover and Brunswick county areas? What is the ratio to residents? A: Bald Head ...

• MyReporter talks about famous local hurricanes
  

  Published: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 9:23 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 9:23 a.m. * September 1761 - A severe hurricane sinks several ships and cuts the "Haulover" Inlet near Bald Head Island.

• Kate Gosselin Slim & Single At The Emmys
  

  Kate Gosselin attended the Emmys Sunday night as she appeared in the show's opening skit making fun of her 'Dancing' moves.

• Still two days left to bid in August silent auction
  

  The eighth in a series of month-long silent auctions by the Bladen Journal, featuring five items, is now in its last few days.

• Stubbs-Alexander
  

  Meredith Rebecca Katz and Alexander Buchanan Stubbs were married August 28, 2010, on Bald Head Island at an evening ceremony on the lighthouse lawn.

• Creek eyed as source for added Bald Head Island beach sand
  

  Bald Head Island wants to dredge 21 acres at the mouth of Bald Head Creek, shown just north of the town boat harbor in this 2009 photo.

• 's silent auction for August still going strong
  

  The eighth in a series of month-long silent auctions by the Bladen Journal, featuring five items, is now in its final days.

• August silent auction bidding taking off
  

  The eighth in a series of month-long silent auctions by the Bladen Journal, featuring five items, is well under way.

• The bidding for the August silent auction going well
  

  The eighth in a series of month-long silent auctions by the Bladen Journal, featuring five items, is well under way.

• Regional News In Southeast NC
  

  Former Bald Head Island Mayor not facing charges from DA Rex Gore, from the State Port Pilot .

• Sea turtle nests in decline on Wrightsville Beach
  

  Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. So what's wrong with Wrightsville Beach's beach? No, not to humans, who still crowd the recently rebuilt sandy strip every summer weekend.

• 323 Bald Head Island
  

  Summer's here! Time to gather up your friends and head to the lake! Enjoy this insulated cottage with Marvin windows, tiled bath, hardwood floors, propane stove, large deck, and drilled well.

• Gosselin denies bodyguard romance rumour
  

  Kate Gosselin has reportedly denied rumours that she is romantically involved with her bodyguard.

• August silent auction picking up steam
  

  August brings with it the eighth in a series of month-long silent auctions by the Bladen Journal, featuring five items.

• Savoring Summer On A Coastal Classic
  

  Dating back to the 17th century, this island with its 14 miles of wide, unspoiled beaches was once a pirate hideout.

• Study released on potential environmental impact from Southport port
  

  Despite plans to build an International Terminal in Southport on an indefinite holding pattern, a citizen's group that opposes the project continues to build a case against it ever coming to Brunswick County.

• Katy Hall: 'Kate Plus 8' On Bald Head Island: Exclusive Details On...
  

  Kate Gosselin, her eight kids, bodyguards and a TLC crew took the ferry to Bald Head Island, N.C., on Sunday for a week of camera-ready beach fun.

• Southport considers increasing occupancy tax 2 percent
  

  Published: Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:21 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:21 a.m. The Southport Tourism Committee is proposing a 2 percent occupancy tax hike that would give the city more funding to form its own Tourism Development Authority without delving into the general city fund.

• Watchdog$ Wake-up: Debate between McIntyre and Pantano now to be free
  

  On second thought: The upcoming debate between McIntyre and Pantano being sponsored by the Chamber will now be free .

City Description

Bald Head Island is an island (also known as Smith Island) and village located on the east side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Compared to the city of Wilmington to the north, the village of Bald Head Island is small and somewhat remote. It is only accessible by ferry from the nearby town of Southport. Cars are not allowed; instead residents drive modified electric golf carts. The village is revered for its picturesque nature and is a popular location for retirement. It was the primary filming location for the successful film Weekend at Bernie's in 1989, as well as being a major location in The Butcher's Wife in 1991. "Old Baldy", its out-of-service lighthouse, is the oldest still standing in the state, built in 1817. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bald Head Island is tiny but has played a part in two American wars. During the American Revolution, it was home to Fort George, a British fort. During the Civil War, the same redoubts served as Fort Holmes, a Confederate base of importance to shipping and smuggling. Bald Head Island is located at 33°51′43″N 77°59′24″W / 33.86194°N 77.99°W / 33.86194; -77.99

City Contained By:

• United States of America
• North Carolina
• Brunswick County

Timezones:

• North American Eastern Time Zone

Size:

• 15.0219310399 km squared

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