Southport Magazine

We offer this take-out guide as a help to our hungry readers looking for a break from cooking themselves and as a help to our restaurant community facing the challenge of remaining viable in the face of social distancing restrictions.

Reva Cook, a Southport local of 10 years, has found a new passion in the art of weaving pine needle baskets. Her first exposure to the art form was when she noticed a small basket on a coworker’s desk. “I

If you’ve ever traveled north on Highway 211 to I-74, you no doubt have encountered and endured the long miles of forest and, often, an electronic dead zone. Many are annoyed by this. However, the area you are traveling through

Take a look around Southport, and you can see beauty everywhere your eye travels. Whether it’s the water, marshes, majestic oak trees or flowering azaleas, Southport is a city that definitely takes full advantage of its surroundings. It’s the work

 A beautiful coastline and fabulous weather make for a very popular place to retire. That same beauty has also been revered as a constant motivation behind many relocated artists’ inspiration for their work. Such is the case of artist Dory

For owners Alexis Oxendine and Austin Alfonso, Koko Cabana is the latest in their string of restaurant successes. Also on Oak Island, they own Kai Joe’s taco stand and Ruby’s Coffeehouse and Eatery. Extending the family affair to Southport, Alexis

Originally scheduled for April 18, the Oak Island Lighthouse Run has been re-scheduled for Novemeber.  Oak Island Lighthouse Half Marathon Run and 5k, 10k and 1 Mile Run or Walk is a fun and enjoyable event for all fitness levels. 

The following are some common reasons I have heard from people as to why they have chosen to not work with a trainer. Ironically, these may actually be the exact reasons you should be working with one. Reason #1: I