Community Corner
🌱 How Southport’s downtown closure and new hotel could reshape daily life
And check out Hood's Creek: Rusty Hooks, Southport, NC 6:00 PM on the Southport Patch calendar
What's up Southport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Southport's downtown closure and new hotel could reshape daily life
- Southport woman's near-death story challenges what we think about dying
- Southport community remembers the life and spirit of Ann Roberson
Also on today's calendar: Hood's Creek: American Fish Company, Southport, NC... and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• More closings, lawsuits and commercial growth flood Brunswick (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Southport residents face big changes as beloved Bullfrog Corner in the historic downtown prepares to close during a redevelopment, while the Rivermist community readies for new commercial growth including a hotel and more retail. The roundup also highlights major housing expansions across Brunswick County and key municipal meetings this week on flooding, dam work, and annexations. 
• Near death experiences are real, some experts say. What survivors saw (thenewstribune.com) — A Southport resident, Nurit Niskala, is among several people sharing detailed near-death experiences that changed their lives, including hers during a dangerous childbirth in 1984. Researchers and doctors weigh in on whether such vivid accounts suggest consciousness may continue briefly after the body appears to die, and how science struggles to fully explain them.
• Ann Galante Roberson, 78 (portcitydaily.com) — Southport is mourning longtime resident Ann Galante Roberson, 78, who passed away August 14 after building a vibrant, family-centered life that eventually led her and her husband Dale to the St. James community in 2015. Loved for her adventurous spirit, beachside joy, and deep friendships in local book and Bible study groups, she leaves a legacy of "Carpe Diem" and "Live Aloha" for family and friends.
📸 Around Southport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southport
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★ Featured events ★
- Hood's Creek: Rusty Hooks, Southport, NC 6:00 PM →
Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill, 4907 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport
6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Labor Day – Closed →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar Bolivia, NC 28422 - Keep Brunswick County Beautiful Meeting →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 179 March 9, 1764 Drive NE, Bolivia
10:00 am - Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 30 Government Center Dr NE, Bolivia
3:00 pm - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 20 Referendum Drive, Bolivia
6:00 pm - Fire Protection Oversight Committee →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 3325 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia
6:00 pm - Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 30 Government Center Dr NE, Bolivia
6:00 pm - Hood's Creek: American Fish Company, Southport, NC... →
American Fish Company, 150 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport
7:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Friday September 18
📣 Southport Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 Property Tax Due Date →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar Bolivia, NC 28422
8:30 am - Chairmen Of The Board →
Bald Head Island Ferry, 1301 Ferry Rd SE, Southport
5:00 pm - Chandler James →
The Mullet Bar, 112 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport
7:00 pm - Chandler James: The Mullet Bar →
The Mullet Bar, 112 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation posted a job opening for Janitorial in Southport. Apply here.
- Caliber posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Southport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oak Island
- Robert Allen Short, 75 (portcitydaily.com)
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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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