Category Archives: Cover Story

Wooden Boat Show

Boats, a leisurely stroll along the water, and more boats. It sounds like a perfect fall day in Southport, so mark your calendars now for the Wooden Boat Show. The 10th Anniversary of the Annual Southport Wooden Boat Show will

Happy Birthday to Southport Mag!

October marks another year, Southport Magazine’s 7th birthday, WOW! How time flies when you are having fun.  The people and businesses of Southport, Oak Island and the surrounding areas, really make this a community magazine we hope our readers enjoy

Little Library “Irene”

Some people in the community step up and do a little bit extra. Barbara Sammons is one of those people. She and her sister created this cute little free library for anyone to enjoy. You can come and sit and

Save Salty Dog Park

Volunteers needed to save Oak Island Dog Park Story courtesy Oak Island Parks & Rec In past years The Salty Dog Park has been organized by a private nonprofit organization. Due to a retiring membership base, the physical demands required

Honoring Ed Harper

Firework donation for July 4th festival Story courtesy July 4th Festival Committee Southport businesses step up and help the festival go out with a bigger bang. Without local sponsorships and donations, the long running summer festival would not be possible.

Coastline Insurance

Achieve the Perfect Coverage Story by Kass Fincher Jonathan Peele, president of Coastline Insurance, brings a custom, consultative approach to finding the right insurance products for his customers. Not only does this independent agency offer a variety of options from

Water Safety First

Coast Guard Boating Safety Month Story by Lisa Stites One of the things that draws so many people to our area is easy access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Waterway, and all the canals and creeks that we love to

Beat the Heat!

Tips for staying cool this summer Story by Lisa Stites We love summer and all the fun we get to have playing outside. But too much of a good thing can ruin your summer fun. Our friends at the Brunswick

Mayorial Messages

From Mayor, Cin Brochuire, Mayor of Oak Island We are so excited to be celebrating 20 years of excellence, and we look forward to a future that’s even bigger and brighter.  The Town of Oak Island turns 20 on July

Tribute to Veterans

Fourth of July Parade Honors Veterans Story courtesy July 4th Festival Committee The North Carolina 4 th of July Festival Committee will honor Vietnam Veterans during the 2019 festival by naming them as Honorary Marshals of the Festival Parade. It

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