by Tess Bargebuhr, originally posted on October 22, 2016

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – The boil water advisory that was issued for customers in the City of Whiteville was canceled Saturday morning, according to Hal Lowder, the city’s safety and risk management officer.

Whiteville City Schools released students early Friday due to a damaged water main in the town. The damage occurred when a contractor bored through the 12-inch water main.