Whiteville is a city in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States.

White for the purpose of creating a county seat and establishing government buildings.

The Whiteville Tobs club lasted only one season before disbanding with the entire league.

[10] The Columbus County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Routes 74 and 76 bypass the city on its north side and lead east 46 miles (74 km) to Wilmington.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Whiteville has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14.1 km2), all land.

In addition, the state-recognized Waccamaw Siouan tribe holds an annual powwow in October with numerous public events.

The News Reporter, the official newspaper that serves Columbus County, is based in Whiteville.

The stretch of U.S. Route 701 through Columbus County is named for Whiteville's founder, James B.