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Starting January 1st, the free ferry connecting Knotts Island to the mainland is officially ending — a move mandated by the new state budget that’s leaving residents and commuters scrambling for answers. While active military and coastal county residents can get an annual $150 pass, regular tolls remain unannounced, sparking fears of rising costs for daily commuters and essential service users. Islanders worry about economic ripple effects, recalling how past tolls hurt tourist towns — and with school buses relying on the ferry daily, parents and students are bracing for added financial burdens. The NCDOT is taking public feedback via online surveys and in-person meetings across the Outer Banks to address concerns and clarify the new system.

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