Southport News

Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel are looking for a "Safe Haven" in the latest big-screen adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks book.

A House-Senate transportation oversight committee and the Senate transportation committee, controlled by Republicans, have given unanimous endorsement to legislation that would make permanent several changes Gov.

One bill overturns the annexation of Monkey Junction, areas near Southport and others across the state.

Artists, crafters and farmers are invited to participate in three 2nd Saturdays events this summer, held by the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport.

Even though Memorial Day is just days away, some veterans say they aren't getting the love and appreciation they deserve.

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May 24, 2012 - Southport, NC - Tuesday, June 5th is the next meeting of the Round Table.

SOUTHPORT, NC - It's official -- movie crews and executives are set to start shooting a movie in Southport in just a few weeks.

Forced annexation may soon be dead in North Carolina. The state House of Representatives voted today to move forward with two bills that would give residents a voice in the decision.

Alan Henson Jones Jr., of the 3000 block of St. James Drive, was charged with nine counts of breaking and/or entering, three counts of possession of stolen goods, one count of habitual felon, one count of misdemeanor larceny, and one count of possession or receiving stolen property from a construction site, according to the Brunswick County Jail.

Leaders in Southport said with or without help from the state, they were going to move forward with plans to create a new route in an effort to alleviate some of the congestion.

Yes, you could stop by the store and pick up a box of grape Popsicles to celebrate on May 27.

Over 100 of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed an evening of Networking After Hours and gracious hospitality at The Hampton Inn, Southport .

The Frying Pan broke ground in January, and owners hope to have the business up and running by the end of June.

The film, which is based on a Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name set in Southport, is expected to begin filming in the coastal Brunswick County town for eight weeks at the end of May, Bass Hampton, the film's production supervisor, said.

The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of several new shops in the Olde Village Shoppes with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

The second day of the 2012 General Assembly short session on Thursday is expected to include state Senate votes on two pieces of legislation that would repeal annexations by Wilmington and Southport and make it more difficult for cities and towns to annex residents against their will in the future.

WECT TV6-WECT.com:News, weather & sports Wilmington, NC 'Safe Haven' sets up office in Southport; movie announcement could come soon SOUTHPORT, NC - Movie executives with the film Safe Haven have been eyeing up Southport for film production for quite some time, according to sources.

WECT TV6-WECT.com:News, weather & sports Wilmington, NC Leaders look for an alternative route in and out of Southport SOUTHPORT, NC Senator Bill Rabon is supporting a way to ease the drive to Southport for many residents and tourists.

Matthew Hoffman, 18, was last seen at his home on North Howe Street Saturday at approximately 10:00 am.