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Team falls short at state tournament
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Team falls short at state tournament

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The Southport/Oak Island AA coach pitch baseball team fell one victory short of reaching the final four in the N.C. DYB Division 2 state tournament in Lumberton.

Fishing report: After the Fourth, it's back to normal
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Fishing report: After the Fourth, it's back to normal

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We’re still reeling a bit from the crowds at the N.C. Fourth of July Festival, but this time we’ve got a different viewpoint as we’re looking at them as having passed, not as upcoming. Sure, there were a few hiccups, but we got through and we haven’t heard of any major issues. That’s a good thing!

It's the Fourth of July – let's fish patriotically
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It's the Fourth of July – let's fish patriotically

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This week we celebrate the birthday of our great country. I really like seeing all the bunting along power lines and on buildings and everyone proudly displaying their flags. The North Carolina 4th of July Festival has already begun in Southport, but there are a few more days to go. I have f…

Stephenson, Williams win Freedom Run 5K
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Stephenson, Williams win Freedom Run 5K

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In Saturday’s N.C. 4th of July Freedom Run 5K in Southport, 249 runners finished the race. Taking first place among male runners was Vinny Stephenson, 13, of Selma, who finished with a time of 18:54. William Crafford, 45, of Atlanta, Georgia, was second among male runners with a time of 19:0…

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New citizens, 2025 ceremony

New citizens, 2025 ceremony

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Southport was host as 55 of the newest U.S. citizens from 28 different countries were naturalized during a ceremony July 3, 2025, at the Fort Johnston Garrison lawn. U.S. Chief District Court Judge Richard E. Myers II administered the oath and UNC Wilmington Chancellor Dr. Aswani Volety pres…

BSL Fire Rescue Chief Bill Lathrop

BSL Fire Rescue Chief Bill Lathrop

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Brenda Hogan, chair of the Boiling Spring Lakes Special Events Committee, gives a $1,500 check to BSL Fire Rescue Chief Bill Lathrop and Assistant Fire Chief Cliff Schaefer on June 2, 2025. “This is the money that our committee has earned and saved over the years,” Hogan said. “We hope that …

Holbrook honored

Holbrook honored

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South Brunswick High School (N.C.) honors Richard Holbrook with the 2025 Cougar Pride Award at the school's athletic awards program June 1 at Generations Church. Video by Michael Paul

Comeback Awards presented

Comeback Awards presented

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South Brunswick athletics trainer Joey Tambour presents the BenchMark Physical Therapy Comeback Player of the Year awards to Ethan Adams and Sarah Sparks during the awards program June 1, 2025, at Generations Church. Video by Michael Paul

Adams receives scholarship

Adams receives scholarship

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The 2025 Matthew Clemmons Memorial Scholarship is presented to South Brunswick High School's (N.C.) Ethan Adams during the school's sports awards program at Generations Church. Video by Michael Paul

Obituaries

James “Budda” Howard
Obituaries

James “Budda” Howard

James “Budda” Howard, 61, of Southport, North Carolina and formerly of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away on July 7, 2025.

Richard Kraus
Obituaries

Richard Kraus

Richard Kraus of Southport, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the age of 72.

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