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Southport, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Southport! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is it safe to swim near Southport’s Cottage Creek kayak launch?
  • Will Southport’s historic district rules lose their enforcement power?
  • How Dosher Hospital grew from two doctors to a regional lifeline

Also on today's calendar: The Conspiracy rocks Southport! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine; breezy, humid, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 77.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State officials flag dangerous bacteria at Southport kayak launch (wect.com) — If you use the public kayak launch at Cottage Creek off W. West Street in Southport, state officials are warning against swimming there after tests found high bacteria levels. The advisory covers only waters within 200 feet of posted signs, and officials will keep testing until it’s safe again.
   

2. Historic preservation debate intensifies in Southport as residents push for commission overhaul (wwaytv3.com) — Southport leaders are weighing major changes to the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, shifting it from a quasi-judicial board to a voluntary advisory committee and frustrating many historic-district homeowners. Residents packed Thursday’s meeting to demand quicker action, arguing the commission’s rules and membership don’t reflect those who actually live in the proposed historic district.
   

3. Dosher celebrates 96 years of community healthcare (newsargus.com) — Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport is marking 96 years as Brunswick County’s first hospital, now employing more than 500 people and driving nearly $96 million in economic impact. Leaders highlight a new emergency department and ongoing facility upgrades while emphasizing the staff’s role in delivering highly rated, community-focused care.
   

4. Brunswick Transit System seeks more drivers as county grows (wect.com) — Brunswick Transit System is expanding its driver pool to keep up with rapid county growth, and leaders say Southport is among the beach hubs they hope to better serve. With free shuttles and reservation-based rides already helping seniors and car-free residents, officials are eyeing Shallotte’s pilot shuttle as a model for future Southport service.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Purple and blue hydrangea.
    Purple, blue, pink and white. All grown in the same place. (Nextdoor Southport)
  • Brunswick County Public Utilities issued a Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert due to a lack of rain and high water demand that exceeded 80% of system capacity.
    Customers are asked to voluntarily limit non-essential water usage like lawn irrigation and vehicle washing. Affected Communities: The voluntary… (Nextdoor Carolina Place)
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Overnight in Southport. Apply here.
  • Bald Head Island Club posted a job opening for Banquet Captain in Southport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southport here.

Ok Southport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Southport

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Southport

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.