Investigators say Whiteville fire was intentionally set
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Investigators say an early-morning fire in Whiteville was intentionally set. A Whiteville police officer spotted the fire at 715 Davis Ave. this morning while on patrol.The...
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Controlled burn in downtown Whiteville to help clear way for new City hall
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) – The city of Whiteville Fire Department used development for a new city hall as a training session over the weekend. Whiteville Fire tells us a home along Madison Street in...
View ArticleVIDEO: Blaze breaks out on school bus in Whiteville
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A Columbus County school bus caught on fire Wednesday afternoon on Chadbourn Highway near the Walgreens drug store. Hal Lowder with emergency management says the bus was headed...
View ArticleWhiteville fire crews battle fire at former gas station
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A gas station in Whiteville that closed more than a year ago is destroyed, after a fire broke out early Thursday morning. The Whiteville Fire Department responded just before...
View ArticleWhiteville police lieutenant loses home to evening house fire
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A home fire overnight has left a Whiteville police lieutenant and his family without a home. Officials say Whiteville fire crews responded to Clay Street around 9:00 p.m....
View ArticleCrews respond to collapsed building in downtown Whiteville
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A building collapsed in downtown Whiteville Friday morning while crews were trying to make repairs from Hurricane Florence, according to officials. “You heard a loud boom and...
View ArticleWhiteville fire station illuminates night to remember fallen heroes
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — The Whiteville Fire Department is lighting up the night in memory of fallen firefighters. Fire departments and other landmark buildings are lighting the sky red this week in...
View ArticleColleagues talk ‘brotherhood’ with firefighter injured in motorcycle wreck
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A local firefighter was in serious condition at New Hanover Regional after a motorcycle crash in Brunswick County. Tuesday his colleagues opened up about the man behind...
View ArticleNew Hanover County firefighter dies from injuries in motorcycle crash
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A firefighter injured in a crash one week ago in Brunswick County has died. According to the New Hanover County Professional Firefighters Association Facebook page,...
View ArticleCommunity honors fallen firefighter at drive-in funeral service
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A fallen firefighter who served the Cape Fear for nearly two decades was honored by the community Thursday night with a drive-in funeral service. On Monday, firefighter Michael...
View ArticleTwo arrested in Whiteville robbery where victim was left in canal
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Two people have been arrested in connection with a vicious robbery that occurred in Whiteville last week. The Whiteville Police Department arrested Eden Jacobs and Damakus...
View ArticleWhiteville authorities help woman with flat tire
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WWAY) — A woman with a flat tire was given a helping hand by members of Whiteville emergency services, the Whiteville Fire Department, and Whiteville Police. Emergency Services...
View ArticleFirst female African American firefighter in Columbus County history shares...
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Mable Munn decided to join the Whiteville Fire Department on a whim in 1974, becoming the first female African American firefighter in Columbus County. Munn says she was...
View ArticleUPDATE: Fire at Hazmat Emergency Response and Remediation leaves 1 dead, 1...
WHITEVILLE, N.C (WWAY) — Two people were injured in the fire at Hazmat Emergency Response and Remediation (HERR) services in Whiteville. One person was admitted to a local hospital and released after...
View ArticleWhiteville family trapped in home after tree falls through home
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) – Whiteville experienced downed trees falling on highways and on homes, which were destroyed. One of the damaged homes was occupied by a family of five who had to be rescued by...
View ArticleWhiteville firefighters collecting items for Hurricane Ian victims
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — If you’re looking to donate to those impacted by Hurricane Ian, you have the chance through this weekend in Whiteville. Firefighters are taking donations of items at the...
View ArticleWhiteville Fire Department carries supplies to Florida Hurricane Ian victims
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — It’s been nearly two weeks since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a high-end category 4 storm, but victims of the tropical system are still struggling. Over the past...
View ArticleWhiteville firefighters’ training and quick action likely saved man
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) – Training and quick action likely saved a man from choking at a Columbus County restaurant. Lt. Jeremy Hooks and Capt. Kyle McDaniel worked together at the for the past 4...
View ArticleTwo people rescued from flood waters in Whiteville
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A water rescue took place Thursday morning in Whiteville. Two people were taken out of a furniture store on Madison Street by emergency crews. One of the people was in a...
View ArticleWhiteville Police, Fire seeks funding for additional staff
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The city of Whiteville has several agencies requesting more money for additional staff following a city council budget meeting earlier this week. WWAY spoke with...
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