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Southport earns water rescue device in 2026 “Save A life” raffle
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (151+ words) SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - A new water rescue device has been donated to the City of Southport. According to officials, the city earned the donation after being named the top-voted coastal community in FPTower Inc.’s 2026 Save A Life Raffle. The city…...
Hurricane Expo coming to Southport this summer
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (60+ words) WECT Hurricane Expo coming to Southport this summer Alleged scam suspect arrested at Charlotte Douglas International Airport New Hanover Co. Schools offering free summer to-go meal packs Governor Stein speaks at Wrightsville Beach sheriffs conference Food Truck Rodeo returns to…...
Southport businessman convicted of disorderly conduct
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (205+ words) SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - A Southport businessman was convicted of disorderly conduct on Tuesday, March 24, and sentenced to 12 months of supervised probation. David Allen Truglio, 67, of Southport, was sentenced in Brunswick County District Court, according to court records. Truglio faced three charges…...