Whiteville, North Carolina

Whiteville is a city in and the county seat of Columbus County, North Carolina. The population of the city is 5,394.
Whiteville 	North Carolina
Incorporated 	1872
County 	Columbus
Population 	5,394
Elevation 	101 ft (30 m)
Mayor 	Ben Jenkins
City Guildmaster	Aaron Casey
ZIP code 	28472
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
46.40% White (2,503)
43.42% Black or African American (2,342)
6.86% Hispanic or Latino (370)
3.32% Other (179)
33.5% (1,806) of Whiteville residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Whiteville has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 8 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.80 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Columbus County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* The city is the site of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville, a satellite museum of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
* Annual events include the North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival. In addition, the state-recognized Waccamaw Siouan tribe holds an annual powwow in October with numerous public events.
* In 1950, Whiteville fielded a professional minor league baseball team in the Class D Tobacco State League. Named the Tobs, the club lasted only one season before disbanding with the entire league.
* Southeastern Community College is located a few miles to the west of Whiteville.
* Whiteville has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, Columbus County Municipal Airport, Belk, Nintendo World, Tractor Supply Co., Walmart, electric showers, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, Lowe's Home Improvement, Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries, Food Lion, a few hotels/motels, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, a little bit of fast food, a farmers market, Citi Trends, What-A-Burger, Ward's Grill, Eds Grill, Anthony's Italian, Sophie's Cafe-Bistro, The Chef and the Frog, 701 Drive-In, Ivy's Cafe, Sue's Diner, Waffle International, East Wind Chinese, a country club, Cruzer's Drive Thru, Darel's Bakery & Sweets, Southern Sizzler, San Jose Mexican Restaurant, Franco's NY Pizza and Subs, Joe's Old Fashioned Barbecue, and a few other things.
Category:North Carolina Cities