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Bald Head Island purchase faces tight Senate hurdle
An AP survey shows most of the 4 member Senate Appropriations Committee want convincing evidence before approving state funds to buy Bald Head Island. Some favor condemning the island but many cite price concerns and other needs. Carolina Cape Fear Corp. pegs a $20 million ask, while critics push for a realistic appraisal and lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Bob Scott
General Assembly
Bald Head Island
Associated Press
Senate Appropriations Committee
John Henley
D-Cumberland
Advisory Commission
Jules Coggins
D-Wake
Coggins
Carolina Cape Fear Corp
Cape Fear River
William R. Henderson
High Point
Carolina Cape Fear
Herman Moore
D-Mecklenburg
Gordon Allen
Dperson
Norris Reed
D-Craven
J. Ruffin Bailey
Brunswick County
North Carolina
Hector McGeachy
Dcumberland
Hamilton Horton
R Forsyth
William Mills
Onslow
Mills
Sen
Phil Kirk
R-Rowan
O'Berry