Rick and Mary Janet Maxwell
605 Edgewood Circls

This home's owners have spent years collecting antiques, even prior to the 1980 construction of their home. The living room features an antique cabinet displaying dolls collected from around the world. Mary Janet's collection of blue and white china adds a cheerful hue to the living room and den. The major ingredient in the warm and welcoming den is oak. The paneled fireplace wall and wainscoting are constructed of oak, as is the flooring throughout the house. The chest-on-chest in the dining room dates from the 1780's. The dining room table was owned by Mary Janet's grandmother. The room also features an antique French buffet and a crystal collection. The gorgeous granite countertops in the kitchen look up to date and make great work surfaces. Upstairs are bedrooms, a utility room, and a home office.

Brent and Shelly Lanier
521 James B white Hwy North

The Lanier home is a southern traditional design built in 2003. Upon entering the main level, you are welcomed by the foyer boasting twenty-foot ceilings, an open staircase and intricate moldings. The home features wide plank Brazilian cherry hardwood throughout. The kitchen consists of custom cabinetry and granite countertops. The master suite, with its fifteen foot ceilings and attached master bath, is located on the main floor. There is a screened porch located just off the living area overlooking the pool and is a great place to enjoy beautiful sunsets. The upper level of the home is more of a whimsical design consisting of the homeowners two children's rooms, and playroom and full bath. The upper level foyer leads to the upper veranda for a birds-eye view of the properties pond which is stocked with the families favorite catch "catfish".

Friday, October 31, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 pm

John F. and Sara B. Thompson
517 North Madison Street

The Thompson haome was designed by Leslie Boney and built by Smith Brothers Contractors in 1927-1928. An addition was added in 1954 by A. G. Carter Contractor.

A solid brick construction with inside plaster walls make the house a rarity in today's market. The house has approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of living space, oak floors throughout, fifty-six windows, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. A large formal living and dining room, study, den, breafast nook, sunroom and a large back porch make up this home. The house has three fireplaces and the closets are all cedar lined which gives a special feature.

Christmas is a very special time at the Thompson home. A large Crhistmas tree is centered in front of the large bevel glass door, enchanting the outside view. Mantles are decked, stocking are hung with hopes that Santa will appear.

Phillip and Wanda Bowen
356 Timber Cove Drive
The Bowen home was built in 2005 by the owners. The hub of this charming plan is the spacious kitchen with a serving bar. Adjoining the kitchen is the family room with a joint fireplace/entertainment center. Ten foot ceilings and large custom molding can be seen through-out the house. Headers trim the doorways and windows in the main living and dining area. The master suite bath features a corner tub with a open walk-in shower.

The back porch is designed for relaxing and grilling. The porch overlooks a spacious flower lined, fenced yard. The Bowen's enjoy each season of the year hosting a variety of color and beauty, the numerous birds and squirrels eating from the birdfeeders and their two shelties playing in the backyard.

Sacred heart Jesus Catholic Church
402 North Lee Street

On Saint Patrick's Day in 1938, Bishop Eugene J. McGuiness visited Whiteville, and due to the numbers of Catholics in the area, gave orders to erect the Catholic Church. After months of construction, finally the Church was dedicated on SUnday, October 2, 1938. Join us in worship; Saturday Mass at 5:30 pm; Sunday Services, Mass at 10:30 am. Hispanic mass at 1:00 pm, Faith Formation at 9:15 am and 11:45 am.

Columbus County Arts Council
822 South Madison Street

Since 1976, it has been the mission of the Columbus County Arts Council to promote and increase public awareness, knowlede, and aprreciation of the arts in our county. For many years, we have been served both individuals and organizations in Columbus County by presenting or providing funding for exhibitions, performances, festivals, workhsops and residencies.