Dog Days of Summer

I think I know what they mean by the "Dog Days of Summer," as they are now upon us. The temperature has been running in the high 80s to low 90s everyday for over a week now. The humidity is nearly 100% even in the overnight hours. Air conditioners struggle to keep up and really are only making the temperature bearable. It is so hot, you can break a sweat just watching TV!

At least we have the wonderful fall season to look forward to. The fall is perhaps the most pleasant time of the year in the Southport area. The temperatures moderate, the humidity falls and a nice autumn breeze seems to roll in from the ocean perpetually.

Fall is the perfect time of year for golfing, fishing, antiquing, garage sales and just about any other outdoor activity you can think of.

If the "Dog Days of Summer" have you feeling a little blue, don't despair, Labor Day weekend and the start of the fall season is just around the corner!!!

Maritime Museum T-Shirts

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport has a new supply of your favorite lighthouse and pirate t-shirts.

Youth shirts are $10.00 and adult shirts are $16.00. Stop by and pick up a souvenir of coastal Carolina.

The NC Maritime Museum is located at 116 N. Howe Street in Southport. The museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Free admittance.

Help ensure the NC Maritime Museum is there the next time you want to visit... show your support by purchasing a T-Shirt!!!

Elmer Norwood, Local Robert Ruark Historian, To Speak on "Robert Ruark's Maritime Connection"

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport with The City of Southport Department of Tourism will present Elmer Norwood, local Robert Ruark historian, to speak on "Robert Ruark's Maritime Connection". Ruark, noted journalist, novelist and sportsman is a member of the NC Literary Hall of Fame. He spent much of his childhood in Southport with his grandparents and his best-selling book "The Old Man and the Boy" is based on his Southport experiences.

Elmer Norwood has taught many classes on the life of Robert Ruark through Brunswick Community College. Norwood has a personal collection of Robert Ruark artifacts.

The program will be presented on Tuesday, August 18 at the Southport Community Building from 7:00 until 9 p.m. The program is free and open to the public, but please call 457-0003 in advance for reservations.