Bald Head Island issue voluntary evacuation ahead of Hurricane Matthew

BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The Village of Bald Head Island has issued a State of Emergency and a voluntary evacuation ahead of Hurricane Matthew.

Village Clerk Daralyn Spivey says the voluntary evacuation requires and non-resident visitors to leave the island as soon as possible.

At this point, Spivey says there are no curfews or other restrictions for residents.