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Ferry Tolls Spark Local Pushback | Greenville News
North Carolina’s ferry system, long a free ride for locals and tourists alike, may soon introduce tolls on popular tourist routes — sparking fierce backlash from rural communities who remember the ferries were originally created to help low-wage workers commute. Lawmakers and county commissioners are rallying against the change, arguing it threatens the very purpose of the system: equitable access for those who need it most. The debate pits tourism revenue against community needs — a classic tug-of-war over who pays and who benefits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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