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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…...
City of Southport to unveil new mural project next week
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Southport will unveil a new mural next week behind Franklin Square Gallery. The mural is visible on the back of the Southport City Gym. Artist Max Dowdle created the work as part of his statewide…...
Southport rolls out new websites for city services and tourism
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Southport has launched two websites designed to improve accessibility, transparency, and user experience for residents, businesses, and visitors. The city’s new official website will serve as the central hub for municipal services and information. “Our…...
Wrightsville Beach to experience road closures for CFPUA project
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (172+ words) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is closing a road for a project to increase water and sewer infrastructure for Wrightsville Beach. CFPUA contractors will be installing new water and sewer mains under the Intracoastal Waterway over…...
Southport mayor, former mayor clash over alleyway ownership ahead of election
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (483+ words) SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - A dispute over an alleyway that runs into property owned by former Mayor Dr. Joe Pat Hatem has become a contentious issue between Hatem and current Mayor Rich Alt just days before the municipal election. Hatem filed a…...