Southport bar, restaurant workers receive checks as businesses remain closed

SOUTHPORT, N.C. — The Southport community continues to rally behind restaurant and bar employees who have been out of work since last month’s deadly mass shooting.

The management team for the American Fish Company said they have received checks from the local nonprofit Southport Cares, which have been distributed to employees at American Fish Company and Frying Pan.

“Words can’t accurately express our gratitude for the continued support,” the management team said in a statement.

Three people were killed and six others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the American Fish Company on Sept. 27.

The American Fish Company and Frying Pan have been closed since the shooting. 

“Although it will take time, we are planning to return to our rightful place — serving our Southport friends and visitors to our town,” the management team said. “Every act of care and every prayer is a step in the right direction.”