SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WWAY) — Southport leaders addressed two high-profile issues during this week’s Board of Aldermen meeting: the investigation into widespread vandalism before the Fourth of July parade and the ongoing debate over the town’s proposed Historic Preservation Committee.
The discussion comes after about 240 chairs, tents and other personal items were damaged ahead of Southport’s annual Fourth of July parade.
Residents had lined Howe Street with chairs, tents and tables days ahead of the parade. When many returned the following morning, Police say deep slash marks and significant damage were found to people’s belongings on July 3rd around 7 in the morning…