Whiteville

… town and county seat, central Columbus County. Authorized to be laid out in 1810 on the lands of James B. White. Originally known as White's Crossing; inc. 1832 as Whiteville but appeared on many maps as Whitesville. Named for the man on whose land it was est. and who was a state senator, 1809-10. The former community of Vineland is now included in the S part of the town. Southeastern Community College, est. 1966, is located there. Produces lumber, apparel, tobacco, textiles. Alt. 59.