Somewhere between the salt air and the slow pace of life, Southport, North Carolina quietly became one of the most delightful ...

Two-hundred-ninety-one single-family homes will be added to a development already under construction near Southport. In a 4-1 ...

Southport is welcoming thousands of visitors for the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, with city leaders and public safety officials preparing months in advance to keep one of the state's ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina General Assembly ratified a bill Thursday that abolishes the Southport Historic Preservation Commission and bars the city from creating new historic ...

From the parade time to the fireworks, here are 10 things to know about the NC 4th of July Festival in Southport.

The historic N.C. 4th of July Festival is back, bringing big crowds, a packed schedule and its largest fireworks show yet. Here are 10 things to know before you go. Trolleys run July 2–3 from 10 a.m.

On July 3, 2026, a crowd welcomed nearly 50 people in downtown Southport as they took an oath to become the newest citizens of the United States. Families, friends and onlookers celebrated 47 new ...

First phase of inquiry identified multiple failings to prevent murders of three girls, which government will ‘urgently’ address Downing Street has accepted all recommendations for changes made by an ...

The Home Secretary has vowed to "right the wrongs" identified by an inquiry into the "senseless killing" of three young girls and violent attacks on others in Southport. Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot ...

Patrick Reed has his sights set on being the European tour's top player as he leads the Race to Dubai over Rory McIlroy. One ...