Southport Strong: How the city is coming together in the wake of tragedySOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — In the wake of the incident last weekend, many in Southport are expressing their grief and concern in a number of ways. The makeshift memorial in front of American Fish Company for the victims has grown in the days since the shooting. Many items say Southport Strong on them as well, showing the strength of the community coming together. I mean, it’s, it’s amazing to see the community coming together, really pulling together and staying strong.”However, Southport Strong is even extending beyond the city’s boundaries. The city is also showing its strength through several fundraisers to support the victims, like one planned by Fishy-Fishy and Edgewater for Sunday, October 5th.