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June 24, 2022 | www.stateportpilot.com

Fourth of July in Southport has always been special to me. In my life, I’ve only missed being in Southport for two of them. As a little girl I watched the parade from a relative’s lap until I was old enough to watch sitting on the curb, then I graduated to a float rider with members of my summer softball team (the Seagirls). As I grew older I'd return to Southport for the festival from where I was living for a nice three day (at least) vacation to see family and old friends, and for the past few years I’ve found myself covering it for the newspaper. No matter which angle I’ve seen it from, it’s always been a fun time.

And there are so many events this year! If you’re a local resident I hope you get out and enjoy some of them and if you aren’t, please enjoy them through photos we'll post on our website next week and in Wednesday’s edition.

Before I go, if you have pets who are scared of loud noises, try to keep them calm. Woody, the Golden Retriever who writes the Woody’s World column in the weekly paper, put some tips on what to do to make your pet feel safer during fireworks in this week’s edition so check them out - and I hope all of you - on two legs and four - have a very safe and Happy Fourth of July!

Here’s what we are working on for next week’s Pilot:

Do you have a “happy story” that you'd like to share with your fellow readers? Submit your uplifting anecdote for Below the Fold to lisa@stateportpilot.com.

An Ethical Excursion in Southport

In this edition of The State Port Pilot GOOD NEWSLETTER, we meet up with Liz Fuller of the Southport Historical Society and a group of very special guests as they embark on an "Ethical Excursion" in Southport.

Meet Chaplain Peter Adams (CPT, US Army) from the 98th Civil Affairs Battalion Special Operations, Airborne, in Fort Bragg, NC to learn what an "Ethical Excursion" is, and how this program benefits military personnel.

As Liz hosts a tour of significant Southport locations, she shares the stories of how the military has been woven into the fabric of the community through history.

• Curious about The Watermelon War story? Read “War over the watermelons” written by Southport Historical Society President and State Port Pilot guest columnist, Liz Fuller

• If you’d like to know more about the Southport Historical Society, you can check out their website at southporthistoricalsociety.org, or email them at info@southporthistoricalsociety.org.

• It's the simple things. Tamara Ferguson wrote in to tell us how a simple gesture really makes a difference.

  
  As Tamara drives down Jabbertown Road, she looks forward to seeing a gentleman who faithfully waves to passersby from his porch as they go about their day. She wants to send a big "thank you" to this man whose small kindness is making a positive impact on others.

• Is there a disconnect? This short Starbucks® Coffee “Break-away” film (4:05) was the product of a recent campaign about reconnecting and being truly present with those that matter to you. Be sure to grab a tissue before you watch this unexpected and touching video. https://coffeebreak-away.com/over

Good to Know

• Can you believe it? Today marks the halfway point of 2022. If you take a moment to reflect, what has brought you joy? What are you grateful for? What do you hope to learn or accomplish in the second half of the year?

• July 1st thru 7th is National Clean Beaches Week. As you’re out enjoying the sand between your toes, be kind to our beaches. Take a moment to pick up that bit of trash that has been left behind and keep our coastline in tip top shape.

• July 4th - SMILE! You’re on stateportpilot.com! Watch for our float in the NC 4th of July parade and be sure to smile and wave! We’ll be taking pictures of spectators along the parade route from our float and then posting them on our website! Come and check out the Photo & Video Gallery to find your smiling face!

• July 7th is National Stay out of the Sun Day. With all of the outdoor festivities coming up you may not stay out of the sun this weekend, so slather on that sunscreen and stay hydrated!

• DYK (did you know) - The first bikini debuted on July 5th of 1946?

• Calling all local Nonprofits! - Now that we’re getting the hang of this newsletter thing, we’ll be getting to work on putting together a free local Nonprofit Profile Directory on our website as a resource for the community! If you’re interested in partcipating, send a note to lisa@stateportpilot.com

• FOMO (fear of missing out) - Did you miss last week’s edition of the GOOD NEWSLETTER? Click here to check it out.

This week’s Photo Challenge Highlight

You guys sent in so many gorgeous “Sunset” photos for last week’s challenge.
We had to just close our eyes and point to choose one to highlight here!

This beautiful photo was submitted by Julie Stolzman. Thanks for sharing!

Check out all of the great photos that GOOD NEWSLETTER readers submitted
this week at the State Port Pilot Photo and Video Gallery.

You don't have to be a professional shutterbug to get in on this! We randomly select one reader’s photo to highlight here each week, but everyone's photos will be posted in the Photo Gallery on our website for all to appreciate! Be sure to send in your photo no later than next Wednesday at noon to be included in the weekly challenge.

Recipe of the week

Now share your recipe!
Would you like to have your favorite recipe featured next week? Click here to share your recipe!

Thank you to Laurie Register of Southport for sending in this week’s adorable pet pic. Say Hello to Raleigh! He’s a rescue and meeting his new “sister” for the first time here.
Welcome home Raleigh!

Check out all of the cute pet photos that GOOD NEWSLETTER readers submitted
this week at the State Port Pilot Photo and Video Gallery.

It’s Friday! Here's the weekend line-up, full of music and activities for everyone. With so many fun things to do, how will you manage to squeeze everything in?

Want more details on these events and more? Check out our full Events Calendar!

Friday, July 1st

Saturday, July 2nd

Sunday, July 3rd

Monday, July 4th

Hey, it's Friday. Stick around for an extra minute or two and enjoy the puzzles. How about a warm up on that coffee?

See the puzzle answers

“One flag, one land, one heart,

one hand, one nation, evermore!”

- Oliver Wendell Holmes

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