SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - A popular festival in Southport is switching hands. The City of Southport announced they will be taking over hosting the Southport Springfest from Downtown Southport Inc. “We ...

A gritty, soapy thriller of a TV series whose locations showcase Wilmington will soon be seen by viewers worldwide. "The Waterfront," which shot in and around Wilmington and Southport in 2024, will ...

On July 3, 2025, more than 50 people in downtown Southport were welcomed as the newest citizens of the United States. Families, friends and onlookers celebrated 55 new citizens during the ...

A Brunswick County city that has been listed as inexpensive and charming was recently recognized for being "hospitable." Southport made the World Atlas list of the state's Most Hospitable Small Towns ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that a section of N.C. 211 near Southport is set to reopen Thursday, Oct. 10. The opening will include the bridge over the ...

INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — A new apartment complex is the first to be built in Southport in more than 40 years, Southport Mayor Jim Cooney said. “It’s a really big addition to downtown Southport,” ...

Southport was named one of the 12 most hospitable small towns in North Carolina by World Atlas. The town is known for its waterfront charm, maritime history, and relaxed atmosphere. The town offers ...