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East Columbus’ Freeman Signs With Fayetteville State

East Columbus High Track standout Chyeanne Freeman has signed an athletic track scholarship with Fayetteville State University.  Freeman finished second in the 1A State Championship 300 Meter Hur...

Tommy Taylor
June 3, 2026
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State Champion McLean Signs with Brunswick Community College

Layton McLean of the 2026 3A State Championship Whiteville Wolfpack committed to Brunswick Community College this week to continue his academic and baseball career.  McLean was a key member of...

Tommy Taylor
June 3, 2026
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Fore! Golf Roundup for June 1

At Land O’Lakes at Whiteville, the SFGA held its weekly tournament May 16. The tournament was a Texas Scramble format with 32 members in the event. The teams of Marvin...

Tommy Taylor
June 2, 2026
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Baseball Camp Lets Kids Learn from the Champs

Aspiring diamond devotees can learn from the champions in June. The Columbus County Parks and Recreation in partnership with the 2026 3A NCHSAA Baseball State Champion Whiteville Wolfpack will host...

Tommy Taylor
June 2, 2026
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Whiteville Knocks East Rutherfordton for State Title

Whiteville won the third game 3-2 in the state 3A Championships Thursday and brought home its tenth baseball title in school history after a slugfest in Holly Springs. East Rutherfordton...

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May 29, 2026
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Whiteville Tops East Rutherford 4-1 in Game One

HOLLY SPRINGS—Neither rain nor lightning could stop Whiteville as the Wolfpack fought through an hour-long rain delay to defeat East Rutherford 4-1 in Game One of the best of three...

Tommy Taylor
May 28, 2026
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Parade to Send Pack to State Match Today

The Whiteville Wolfpack is hitting the road this afternoon to a showdown that will determine the state 3A Championship. The Pack (19-7) will meet the East Rutherford Cavaliers (24-5) in...

Tommy Taylor
May 27, 2026
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Fore! Area Golf Update for May 26

At Vineyard of White Lake, the SFGA held its weekly tournament on Tuesday, May 19. The tournament was a two-ball net format with 36 members in the event. The team...

Tommy Taylor
May 26, 2026
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Serenity Harvey Claims 200m Dash NCAA DII Track and Field Championships

EMPORIA, KANSAS—Mt. Olive University freshman sensation Serenity Harvey can add National champion to her resume. Harvey claimed the NCAA Division II 200-meter dash national championship in Kansas last...

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May 26, 2026
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Whiteville Downs Midway 14-8 In Game Three Of Eastern Championship

WHITEVILLE—Ty’Lae Rose hit a two-run homerun in the bottom of the third inning to break open a close Game 3 to lead Whiteville to the 3A State Championship in baseball...

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May 25, 2026
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Staying Alive: Last Minute WHS Homerun Ties Championship

Whiteville 5, Midway 4 SPIVEY’S CORNER—Whiteville forced a home Game 3 for tonight in the 3A Eastern Championship series as the Wolfpack defeated Midway 5-4 in the second game of...

Tommy Taylor
May 23, 2026
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Season Ends for Both ECHS teams

Softball: Bear Grass Charter 13, ECHS 2 LAKE WACCAMAW—Bear Grass jumped out to a 10-2 lead after four innings and cruised to a spot in the 1A State Championship in...

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May 23, 2026
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Fore! Golf Roundup for May 19

At Land O’ Lakes, the SFGA held its weekly tournament on May 12. The tournament was a best ball format with 27 members in the event. The team of Ken...

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May 21, 2026
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Local Schools Fall in First Diamond Battles

3A Championship Game 1: Midway 4, Whiteville 0 WHITEVILLE—Tanner Williams pitched a complete game 4-hit shutout to propel Midway past Whiteville 4-0 in the first game of the 3A Eastern...

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May 21, 2026
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Whiteville Begins Championship Quest Tonight

The Whiteville Wolfpack will begin their quest to return to the state championship tonight. The Pack will face Midway for the 3A Eastern Championship in a best of three game...

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May 19, 2026
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#4 Whiteville Stuns #1 Ayden Grifton 7-3

AYDEN—Nate Merritt pitched a complete game as the visiting Wolfpack upset top seed Ayden Grifton 7-3 in baseball Friday night. The win puts the Pack facing #6 seed Midway (19-7)...

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May 18, 2026
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