Downtown Whiteville

17/03/2026

Who wants smoke?? 💨🍖🔥🍗😋 WeSmokinit FoodTruck and Penn's Grill are partnering to present Smokin Thursdays. Food truck co-owner Samaria Moore started the business with her son in May of 2025. Together they offer pork-free dishes with a mix of ‘Florida Food Flava and Carolina BBQ’. Check out our Q&A with Samaria about what to expect starting this Thursday, March 19th in at Penn's!

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If you're looking for smoke, has you covered. We Smokin' It food truck and Penn's Gril are partnering to present Smokin Thursdays. Samaria Moore started the food truck business with her son in May of 2025. Together they offer all pork-free dishes with a mix of 'Florida food flava

12/03/2026

🥖 🍯 🥕🍅🥒 There is something exciting coming to : a new 'Open-Air Market!' Leading this effort is Lorie Burcham, co-owner of Hundredfold Farmstead. Starting next Thursday (March 19th), the community will have a chance to enjoy sourdough bread, local honey, produce and more. Check out this Q&A below, about Lorie’s efforts and what to expect, starting next week!

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Penn's Grill

There is something exciting coming to : a new farmers market! Leading this effort is Lorie Burcham, co-owner of Hundredfold Farmstead. Starting on March 19th, 2026, the community will have a chance to enjoy sourdough bread, local honey, microgreens, produce and homemade pasta. Che

07/03/2026

06/03/2026

Whiteville City Council Recap – Feb. 24 Meeting For those who like to stay informed about what’s happening in our city, here’s a quick recap from the February 24th Whiteville City Council meeting. The meeting opened with recognition for Pastor Daisy Brooks and Minister Alexander Brooks

25/02/2026

Construction on a $1.8 million roundabout at one of downtown Whiteville’s busiest intersections could begin as early as late March, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The project will replace the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Madison Street (U.S. 701 Bus...

22/02/2026

21/02/2026

🔥🎶 NEW DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP ALERT! 🎶🔥

Penn’s Grill is proud to officially launch a new partnership with We Smokin Food Truck—and it’s all about community, collaboration, and keeping downtown Whiteville alive and thriving.

Starting Thursday, March 19th, and continuing every Thursday from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, We Smokin Food Truck will be set up at Penn’s Grill
📍 128 E. Commerce Street, Whiteville

This partnership is part of our continued effort to:
✔️ Support downtown Whiteville
✔️ Create a welcoming gathering space
✔️ Strengthen our Music in the Alley nights
✔️ Encourage folks to come downtown, eat local, and stay awhile

Come for the smoke. Stay for the soul. 🔥❤️🎶

See you Thursdays—bring a friend and bring your appetite!

Downtown Whiteville WTXY Wake Up Crew

20/02/2026

19/02/2026

🧡 COMMUNITY CPR – CURBSIDE CAN DRIVE 🧡
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Columbus County)

We’re stocking the shelves at Community CPR so we can keep showing up for our friends and neighbors when it matters most. If you can spare a few items, please drop off canned goods or other non-perishable foods at any of the locations below.

Even one bag helps. Even two cans matter. 💛

📍 Drop-off Locations (Whiteville):
1. WTXY Radio – 1017 S. Madison St
2. Penn’s Grill – 128 E. Commerce St
3. Cruzers Drive Thru – 807 Jefferson St
4. Mercantile on Madison – 718 S. Madison St
5. Mercantile Curiosities – 723 S. Madison St
6. Kitchen Love – 11155 New Britton Hwy E
7. Farmacy on Main – 110 E. Main St
8. Ivy’s Cafe – Mini Mall #6, Whiteville

🙏 Big thank you to our community partners for helping make this easy and local. Let’s fill those shelves and keep Columbus County strong.