The City of Southport Website & Events Calendar
Welcome to www.cityofsouthport.com!
One of the primary ways that we share important information about Southport is through this website. We offer topics here that are of interest to residents, local businesses, and visitors from meetings and events to emergency information and City ordinances.
If you come across a typo or incorrect information, please contact Communications.
The City of Southport Events Calendar
You’ll find an overview of all of the City meetings and events, as well as non-profit organization activities happening in Southport. Check it out here.
Would you like to add your event to our calendar? We are happy to help promote free events that are hosted by local non-profit organizations. If this is you – send your event details to Allayna Dail.
Let’s Get Social!
The City shares information about community events, public meeting notices, public services projects such as road closures, emergency notifications, and other topics that benefit the Southport community. The City welcomes feedback from residents, community members, and visitors, and encourages participation through comments and feedback on our social media channels.
Check out the following channels and be sure to “follow” us on Facebook and “subscribe” to our YouTube channel to be notified of new posts!
This is our primary page for sharing information on Facebook. You’ll find event information, updates from the Mayor, public notices from City administration, traffic and road closure updates, meeting notifications, and other helpful information for our community.
This page is where we share important information and updates on weather emergencies and other urgent issues that impact Southport and its residents.
You’ll find the majority of our videos on our YouTube channel, including live-streamed Board of Aldermen meetings and local events.
We love sharing all of the fun things happening in Southport on our Instagram channel. Look for lovely pictures and videos of our charming coastal city and info on events and activities throughout the year!
All requests for social media public records by elected and appointed officials should be directed to the City Clerk’s Office.
5 August 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
City of Southport Partners with TextMyGov
Southport, NC – The City of Southport is pleased to announce the launch of TextMyGov, https://textmygov.com/, text alerts! After months of 
planning, we are eager to unveil a tool to ensure all City of Southport residents get important information quickly and conveniently, while also providing the ability for residents to text the city with various questions or concerns.
The City of Southport will officially launch the new text system on August 26, 2024. You may receive a text notification from the number 91896. This is a legitimate text from the City of Southport, North Carolina. Residents who receive the initial text message will also benefit from localized alerts, which provide information about issues specific to their area. Users may opt-out at any time by texting STOP.
If you DO NOT receive the initial text message, you can opt-in by texting “SOUTHPORT” to the number 91896, you will be prompted to reply with “YES” to complete the opt-in process. Residents can expect text message notifications about Emergency Alerts, Upcoming Events, Newsletter Announcements, Important Deadlines, and General Announcements. Residents will also have the ability to text City of Southport representatives with questions and/or concerns and receive a swift response.
Public Information Officer ChyAnn Ketchum states “I am excited to introduce such a robust system that will enable another form of two-way communication from the city and our residents. We will begin to filter out CodeRED notifications over the next few months as we complete the implementation and training on TextMyGov.”
“This tool enables the City to be on the cutting edge of information exchange to provide swift problem-solving responses to our citizens, which is our primary goal. I commend the Public Information Officer, Ms. Ketchum, on launching this program and placing us in the forefront of technological application,” states City Manager Stuart Turille, Jr.
The City of Southport is excited about this new technology, and we look forward to keeping our residents even more informed. Other governmental entities across the country are utilizing this system with great success. If you have questions or need help, please contact Public Information Officer ChyAnn Ketchum at cketchum@cityofsouthport.com or (910) 269-7300.
Msg & data rates may apply. Check with your carrier for details. View terms and privacy policy info at: https://textmygov.com/opt-in-terms-conditions/
ChyAnn Ketchum
Public Information Officer
City of Southport
cketchum@cityofsouthport.com
O: (910) 457-7927 ext. 1040
C: (910) 267-7300
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Live-Streamed Content for When You Can’t Be There
The Public Information Department is responsible for all video production for the City of Southport, including bringing you meetings and events “in the moment” online.
City of Southport Board of Aldermen Meetings
If you can’t attend the monthly Board of Aldermen meeting in person, it is also available via a live-stream feed to our website (where you’ll also find the agenda), on our Facebook page, and on our YouTube channel.
Live-Streamed Events
From time to time we live-stream one of Southport’s great events so that we can bring a little bit of the fun to you at home. These events are typically streamed to our Facebook page, where you can see real-time, or watch later when you’re catching up on social media.
For media inquiries and/or to schedule an introductory meeting, please contact the City’s Public Information Officer:
ChyAnn Ketchum, MA, APIO
Email
C: (910) 269-7300
O: (910) 457-7527 ext. 1040
