The Madison Man mural—an iconic piece of our downtown has received a fresh new look! 🎨 Originally painted in 1994 by Mark Bannerman, an art teacher at Whiteville High School, alongside his students, the mural has long been a symbol of local creativity and pride. Over the years, it’s been refreshed by dedicated community members, including Thurston Pope for his Eagle Scout Project and Alexis Carter for her Girl Scout Gold Award Project. This latest refresh was made possible thanks to grant funding from the NC Community Foundation, with support from the Columbus County Arts Council and volunteer efforts from the CC Visual Arts Guild and CCAC. A true community effort to keep this special piece of art alive for years to come!

Join us next Thursday, April 16th for an evening full of community, shopping, and live music in Downtown! Our Open Air Market kicks off at The Depot from 4–8 PM with 14 amazing vendors offering local produce, micro greens, fresh flowers, honey, baked goods, locally grown plants, fresh eggs, homemade goods, and more. It’s the perfect chance to shop local and support small businesses! Then stick around for Music in the Alley from 7–9 PM featuring local favorite, Jeffery Simmons🎤🎸 There’s so much to see, do, and enjoy—grab your friends, bring the family, and make a night of it in Downtown!

🌿 Leaf & Limb Pickup Update 🌿 With spring in full swing, we want to remind everyone that leaf and limb pickup is available five days a week. This is a busy season, so we appreciate your patience as our crews work hard to get to every area as quickly as possible. To help us serve you efficiently, please make sure all leaf and limb debris is placed in piles no larger than 5 ft x 5 ft x 5 ft, and do not include any trash or other materials. Thank you for doing your part to keep our community clean and running smoothly! 🌱