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Coastal Counties Push Back on Ferry Tolls | Virginia Beach News
Nine North Carolina coastal counties are rallying against new ferry tolls, arguing that residents who’ve long relied on free ferry access—like to Knotts and Ocracoke Islands—are being unfairly hit with fees. With a full toll system set for January 2027 and potential $150 annual passes, locals say it’s double taxation and threatens working families. The push calls for fee waivers for residents and commercial vehicles from affected counties, urging Governor Josh Stein and the DOT to redirect revenue toward tourists instead. County commissioners will vote on the resolution next week, while…
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