FIRST ON 3: Southport city manager resigns

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The city manager of Southport took the Board of Aldermen by surprise today when he resigned. Pat Thomas notified the board and the mayor by writing a letter.

The board met just last night in regular session and members we spoke with didn’t expect a resignation.

Thomas’s resignation will be effective April 16, the same day he started his new position one year ago.