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Welcome to the City of Southport

The Home of Salubrious Breezes*

Southport is located on the coast in Southeastern North Carolina, where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. We’re known for our stunning scenery, our history, the maritime heritage of our forebears, and the salubrious breezes that cast a calm and welcoming ambience over the residents and visitors of our little slice of heaven.

*salubrious (suh-lube-ree-us) adj: favorable to or promoting health or well-being.

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February 3, 2021 Special Meeting Notice

Notice is given that a Special Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday February 3, 2021 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Community Building located at 223 E. Bay Street. This meeting will be open to the public and will then go into closed…

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Southeastern Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Meeting Jan. 28th

The Southeastern Hazard Mitigation Plan is a multi-jurisdictional plan which is maintained and updated at 5-year regular intervals. Hazard mitigation plans are prepared and adopted by communities with the primary purpose of identifying, assessing,…

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January 14, 2021 Board of Aldermen Meeting

The public will take notice that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Southport has called a public hearing at 6:00 pm on January 14, 2021, at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, North Carolina, on the question of…

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Howe Street Sewer Line Work UPDATE

January 12, 2021- Starting today, there will be a temporary change in the Howe St. detour: Howe St. will be closed between West St. and Brown St. to allow work to be done in the intersection of West and Howe Streets. Howe St. will continue…

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COVID-19 FOCUS: Getting Your Vaccine

Today's COVID-19 Focus is on Getting Your Vaccine. We want to keep you up to date on the process for getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Brunswick County. Following is the latest guidance from the Brunswick County Department of Health. Supplies are…

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COVID-19 FOCUS: Vaccine Resources

There are many questions concerning the COVID-19 vaccine right now. When will it be available in Southport? What is the distribution plan? When will I be eligible to be vaccinated? In general, all vaccine regulation and distribution flows…

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Yacht Basin Overlay District Committee Meeting

Yacht Basin Overlay District Committee Notice is given that a meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Southport Community Building at 223 E. Bay St. The Yacht Basin Overlay District…

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January 2021 City of Southport Newsletter

The City of Southport January 2021 Newsletter is now available. The objective of the City Newsletter is to help readers become familiar and more connected to the wonderful things happening within Southport. Read the January 2021 edition. There…

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Duke Energy Siren Test on Jan. 13, 2021

Duke Energy and county officials to test sirens around Brunswick Nuclear Plant A five to 30 second test is scheduled between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13 No public action required SOUTHPORT, N.C. – The outdoor warning…

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City of Southport Community Update with Mayor Hatem: COVID-19 Update

Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19. View Mayor's remarks.

Jobs, Public Notices

City Clerk

General Statement of Duties: Performs responsible administrative functions of the City; serves as City Clerk for the management and safekeeping of official public records. Distinguishing Features of the Class: An employee in this class…

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COVID Update

With Key Metrics Increasing Rapidly, North Carolina to Begin Modified Stay at Home Order to Slow COVID-19 Spread Order will require people to stay at home from 10 pm to 5 am with certain businesses required to be closed during those hours;…

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CITY OF SOUTHPORT NOTICE OF BOA PUBLIC HEARING December 10, 2020

Please take notice a Public Hearing will be held on December 10, 2020, 6 PM in the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St., Southport, NC 28461. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit public comment with regards to the following: …

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FEMA Public Notice

Federal Emergency Management Agency announces intent to reimburse eligible applicants with costs associated with Hurricane Isaias.

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INCREASING FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS TO PREVENT THE RAPID SPREAD OF COVID-19

Southport will be following the Governor's Executive Order 180 for face covering requirements. More information available on the City of Southport's response to COVID-19.

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Southport Board of Aldermen - December 11, 2020 Special Meeting

City of Southport PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 9 a.m. until2 p.m., at the West Brunswick Wastewater Treatment Plant: Utilities Operation…

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Blueprint Brunswick - Comprehensive Land Use & Parks and Recreation Plans

Brunswick County Public Input Survey WHAT’S YOUR VISION? We need your help in shaping the future of Brunswick County! The County is starting a process to prepare a new Comprehensive Development Plan & a new Comprehensive Recreation…

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November 10, 2020, Covid-19 update, Mayor Hatem

Covid-19 update, Mayor remarks

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Project Indigo

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Dosher Urgent Care to Become Dedicated COVID-19 Screening Clinic

Dosher is closely monitoring developments regarding the Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Dosher has released the following guidelines in an effort to protect our community, patients, and staff: If you are experiencing a fever, respiratory…

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City of Southport Closes all City Buildings

All City of Southport Buildings will be closed Monday, March 23, 2020 until further notice. Phone lines will remain open during normal business hours. Payments can be placed in the City Hall mailbox.

Public Notices

Update on City Transient Dock

The City dock remains closed after the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. All plans, repairs, and/or construction to the City dock will have to be approved by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and/or the Army Corp of Engineers.…

Southport Happenings

Mayor Hatem's Christmas Message

Mayor Hatem shares his 2020 holiday message for Southport. Click to view the Mayor's remarks

Animal Awareness, Southport Happenings

Is Your Fur Baby Licensed?

Give a great gift to your pet and make sure they are licensed with the City of Southport. Licensing fees help to support the animal care expenses. Pet tags can now be purchased online via the DocuPet Platform at https://southport.docupet.com/ If…

Southport Happenings

Mayor Hatem's Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving, a truly American Holiday and tradition that does however embody a universal sentiment. Transcript of Mayor's remarks.

Southport Happenings

November 11, 2020 Mayor Hatem Salutes our Veterans

Transcript of Mayor's remarks

Southport Happenings

October 1 - UPDATE - Southport Weather Tower

October 1, 2020 - The first stage of the replacement of the iconic Southport Weather Tower began today with the removal of the original tower. Parts of the original tower will be used in the new structure and the top portion of the tower will…

Southport Happenings

Tree Pruning Alert

Trees marked with yellow ribbons are not marking trees to be removed. The yellow ribbons on trees throughout the City are to identify trees that have dangerous limbs and hangers damaged from Hurricane Isasias that need to be selectively pruned…

Southport Happenings

IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR GOLF CART STICKER!!

“In person” Golf Cart registrations have been suspended due to COVID-19, so we are putting the following process in place to serve you. If you currently have a registered golf cart and need to renew your sticker, you may now print the online…

Southport Happenings

Southport Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship Food Pantry OPEN

The SOIICF Food Pantry is OPEN and eager to serve folks in need during this difficult time. The pantry is located at 249 W. Boiling Spring Road in Boiling Spring Lakes and serves those who live in Southport, Oak Island, BSL, Sunset Harbor…

Animal Awareness, Southport Happenings

Bird Sanctuary Islands

The two uninhabited islands we see from our water front looking towards Bald Head Island are Striking Island and Battery Island. Both small islands are part of the 19 Audubon bird sanctuary islands located along the NC coast. They are not recreation…

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Upcoming Events

Thu 21

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

January 21 @ 6:00 pm

Southport Community Building

223 E. Bay Street

Mon 25

Feb 04

Community Building Reserved

February 4

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