Southport city manager leaving for new job

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — There is a change in management coming to the City of Southport.

Kerry McDuffie, who has been city manager for more than three years, announced he is leaving Southport effective June 9.

He is going to take the job as manager of Ahoskie in Hertford County.

He says while he has enjoyed his time in southport, it is time for a change, and Ahoskie is a larger city with more opportunity for him.