The Board of Aldermen have scheduled a Special Budget Workshop for Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Indian Trail Meeting Hall, located at 113 W. Moore Street. The purpose of this workshop is to review and discuss the FY23-24 Budget. We anticipate the workshop will conclude for the day by midafternoon. The meeting is open to the […]

The Cannon Thor presented by cannon crewmembers Phil Fravel and Marvin Johnson Named after the mythical Norse God of Thunder, Cannon THOR is the Southport Historical Society's ceremonial cannon for use through display and firing at appropriate public and private events. Veteran THOR crew members, Phil Fravel and Marvin Johnson will tell the story of […]

Monthly meeting at the Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W. Moore Street. Zoning Board of Adjustments  City meetings are open to the public. Seating is limited. The City of Southport does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need an auxiliary aid or service or other accommodation in order to attend or fully […]

Oysters are often simply considered as food, but they are also a valuable part of the marine ecosystem. Oysters remove harmful pollutants, sediment, and excess algae from the water while also providing reef habitats for fish.  Learn about The St. James “Living Shoreline” project at Waterway Park from J. Taylor Ryan, the project leader and founder.  This […]

T.M. Thompson "The Man Who Knew no Fear" Attorney, writer, and speaker, Fred D. Taylor will present a talk on Blockade Runner Thomas Mann Thompson, Jr. This story profiles the life of Thomas Mann Thompson, Jr., of Southport, North Carolina, one of the Confederacy’s most successful blockade runner pilots, making over 30 runs through the blockade while […]

Thursday, April 27  City Nature Challenge Activity at 4:00 pm Location:  Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W. Moore St. Kind of a scavenger hunt, friendly competition, and nature outing all in one.  Learn about the International City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition to document local nature with your cell phone between April 28-May 1.  Bald […]

Thursday, April 27  City Nature Challenge Activity at 4:00 pm Location:  Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W. Moore St. Kind of a scavenger hunt, friendly competition, and nature outing all in one.  Learn about the International City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition to document local nature with your cell phone between April 28-May 1.  Bald […]

Friday, 28 April - 12:00 at Taylor Field Park Guest Speaker: Roger Shew - UNC Wilmington Come join the City of Southport Forestry Committee as we celebrate Arbor Day in our new City green space on Rhett Street adjacent to the Old Smithville Burying Ground.

Thursday, April 27  City Nature Challenge Activity at 4:00 pm Location:  Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W. Moore St. Kind of a scavenger hunt, friendly competition, and nature outing all in one.  Learn about the International City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition to document local nature with your cell phone between April 28-May 1.  Bald […]