FORT FISHER, NC - Chip Johnson doesn't mind taking the slow route to Southport from Pleasure Island. That it involves roughly 35 minutes on the water is even better. "But I have lots of time on my ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry is operating on a one-ferry schedule Thursday, June 6, due to mechanical issues, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route will be operating on a one-boat schedule on Thursday, Oct. 16. The one-boat schedule is as follows ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry has resumed normal ferry operations. According to the North Carolina ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry is running on a one-boat schedule for Friday evening’s operations due to mechanical issues. The schedule for leaving Southport will leave at 4 ...

For most folks, it's just part of the summer -- or spring break -- vacation experience: a ferry ride to see a different seaside or beach town. For others, it's a convenient way to make their morning ...

SOUTHPORT -- Fog kept one of the ferry routes on the coast at bay this morning. The State Division of Transportation tweeted the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry wasn't running because of the fog. For more ...

Opponents argue ferries are essential transportation infrastructure and should be funded like roads and bridges, not treated differently. The Fort Fisher-Southport route serves both commuters and ...

According to CCSO, employees and customers told law enforcement someone entered the store, showed a gun, and demanded money before fleeing the scene. The shelter will be partnering with Purpose Church ...

Cosmos, a 3-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix from Monty’s Home, is searching for his forever home. According to a message sent out to parents, no threats were made to the school and the ...

In an open letter to two Douglas County commissioners, Sheriff Aaron Hanson proposed using the county jail to house Homeland Security detainees.