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 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, N.C. (WECT) - The Southport-Fort Fisher ferry has resumed service. The ferry’s runs were temporarily canceled on Thursday, July 10, but have since resumed normal operations. According to ...

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 ...

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.

As Israel and Hamas agree to a temporary pause after two years of conflict, two South Carolina lawmakers are reflecting on their recent visit to the region. The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office ...