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đź“… Date: October 18, 2025
📍 Location: Yacht Basin, Southport, NC 🎟️ Admission: Free event; all proceeds from raffles, merch, and donations went to Southport Cares 📄 Details: In the wake of the tragic September shooting at the American Fish Company, the Southport community rallied together under the banner "Southport Strong." Hundreds attended a waterfront fundraiser featuring live music, raffles, and custom apparel. The local nonprofit Southport Cares is distributing proceeds to affected employees, victims' families, and survivors. A $50,000 anonymous donation and matching gifts helped push total funds raised well into five figures. Businesses like TreeHouse Customs and Cape Fear Radio played key roles in organizing and sponsoring the event. "I kind of just felt like this is all that I know, this is how I know I can help." — Jessie Mack, local business owner
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