Mold to force Whiteville city offices to new location

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — The City of Whiteville will temporarily move some of its offices out of City Hall because of mold.

A city news release says the following offices will move in the near future upon the necessary completion of required modifications to their temporary home at Hill Plaza:

• Administration
  • Office of the City Manager
  • Office of the City Clerk
  • Human Resources
• Finance
  • Water Department (billing)
• Inspections & Planning
  • Building Inspections
  • Fire Inspections
  • Permitting
  • Plan Reviews
  • Planning

Whiteville City Council approved the relocation Aug. 11, because of a mold infestation in City Hall at 317 South Madison Street. The City will relocate to 24 Hill Plaza. The new location is next to Roses Variety Store on South Madison Street (Business Hwy 701) in Hill Plaza.

The city says it will release more information on its website and Facebook page as progress is made on the modifications at Hill Plaza.