Southport Magazine

08/10/2026

Here's the August digital edition for your reading pleasure

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

08/05/2026

Experience Revolutionary History This Labor Day Weekend! https://www.oldbaldy.org/fortgeorge

The Old Baldy Foundation, in partnership with the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, invites you to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort George with a weekend full of free living history.

Step back to 1776 and experience:

⚔️ Live Battle of Fort George reenactments
🏕️ Revolutionary War encampments
🎶 Historical demonstrations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family activities
📖 Educational programming

Weekend Schedule

Saturday
• Living History Encampment
• Historic Demonstrations

Sunday
• Living History
• 2 Battle Reenactments
• Battle of Fort George Block Party (Tickets Required)

Most weekend activities are FREE and open to the public.

Mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend—we can't wait to share this incredible chapter of North Carolina history with you. For more information visit: https://www.oldbaldy.org/fortgeorge

08/02/2026

Another busy week of opportunities for the Chamber members.

8/4 Business Connections – Networking begins at 11:45am, meeting at 12pm @ Chamber Sponsored by: Corning Credit Union, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Salt Air Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Skywalker Roofing, and SPT-OKI Magazine

8/4 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – 1:00pm @ Chamber for H & R Home Mold & Moisture Services.

8/5 Business Development Committee Meeting – 8:30am @ Chamber

8/5 Countywide Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting – 10:00am @ Chamber

8/5 Benefit YOU – 4:00pm @ Chamber. Your Opportunities Unfolded is a semiannual meeting where Chamber members and non-members learn about programs, benefits, and how to make the most of membership. RSVP: (910) 457-6964

8/6 Business Networking After Hours -5:30pm-7:00pm @ Always Ready Cars, 4019 Long Beach Road, Southport. Hors d’oeuvres, Door Prizes & Refreshments. RSVP: (910) 457-6964

08/01/2026

It was the best Dinghy Dash yet! Congratulations to the Oak Island Police Department on a huge success
Part 2 of 2

08/01/2026

It was the best Dinghy Dash yet! Congratulations to the Oak Island Police Department on a huge success
Part 1 of 2

07/28/2026

So much fun!

07/14/2026

More than 650 people turned out for the 2026 Tide Sit-In! Congratulations to Katie Dorsett Dye and everyone who helped her pull this off

07/13/2026

Monday donuts!!!

07/09/2026

This week's podcast featuring Karen Sphar of the Southport Oak Island Chamber of Commerce-Welcome Center is now available. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app today!

Karen has served as Executive Vice President of the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce since 1991. Originally from Southington, Ohio, she moved to Oak Island with her parents in 1987. She began her career locally as secretary at First Baptist Church of Oak Island before joining the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce in July 1988 as secretary and bookkeeper. In 1991, she was promoted to Executive Vice President.

Throughout her career, Karen has had the privilege of working alongside many of Brunswick County's civic, business, and community leaders. Their mentorship, encouragement, and willingness to invest in her growth shaped both her professional career and personal leadership philosophy. Today, Karen believes it is her civic responsibility to pay that investment forward by mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders. She is passionate about creating opportunities for others to gain meaningful experience, build relationships, and become engaged in strengthening their community through programs such as leadership development initiatives.