Whiteville Phone Directory Search
Whiteville serves as the county seat of Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina. The Whiteville phone directory puts local, county, and state phone numbers at your fingertips. Columbus County government runs from Whiteville, so most public offices are right here in town. Whether you need the clerk of court, city hall, or a state agency line, this Whiteville phone directory page has you covered. Use the search tool or browse the sections below for specific contact details.
Whiteville Quick Facts
Columbus County Phone Directory
Columbus County offices are in Whiteville. The courthouse houses the clerk of superior court, register of deeds, and district court. Whiteville residents use these offices for court records, deeds, and legal matters. The county tax office and department of social services are also in Whiteville.
The NC Judicial Branch manages all courts in Columbus County. The district court in Whiteville handles misdemeanors, small claims, and family law. The superior court takes felonies and larger civil cases. You can search court records through the NC eCourts portal for free. For copies, contact the Columbus County Clerk in Whiteville.
Columbus County is one of the larger counties in North Carolina by land area. Whiteville sits near the center of the county. The phone directory for Whiteville helps residents reach county offices without driving to multiple locations. As the county seat, Whiteville is home to all major county departments. The county board of commissioners meets regularly. Meeting agendas are available from the county manager's office in Whiteville.
Columbus County also manages elections and voter registration. The NC State Board of Elections can be reached at 919-814-0700 for statewide questions. For local election matters, contact the Columbus County Board of Elections in Whiteville.
Note: Columbus County courthouse in Whiteville is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
State Agency Phone Numbers for Whiteville
North Carolina runs many agencies that serve Whiteville. The NC state agency directory lists them all. The Wilmington regional office of the NC Department of Environmental Quality at 910-796-7215 serves the Whiteville area. Here are key state numbers for the Whiteville phone directory.
- NC Department of Public Safety: 919-710-8885
- NC Division of Motor Vehicles: 919-715-7000
- NC Department of Revenue: 1-877-252-3052
- NC Vital Records: 919-733-3000
- NC Secretary of State: 919-814-5400
- NC Consumer Protection: 919-716-6000
The NC Department of Health and Human Services at 919-855-4800 administers programs that help Whiteville families. Medicaid, child care subsidies, and food assistance all come through DHHS. The Columbus County DSS office in Whiteville handles local applications. The NC Office of Rural Health at 919-527-6460 works to bring health care to areas like Columbus County.
The NC State Auditor at 919-807-7500 audits local governments including Columbus County. Audit reports for the county are public and available online. The fraud hotline is 800-730-8477 for reporting waste of public funds.
Whiteville Phone Directory for Records
Public records in Whiteville are held at several offices. The Columbus County Clerk of Superior Court has court records. The register of deeds has property records. Both are in the courthouse in Whiteville.
Under NC General Statutes Chapter 132, government records in North Carolina are open to the public. Whiteville residents can request copies from any government office. The law requires agencies to respond as fast as they can. Fees for copies depend on the office and document type.
For vital records, call NC Vital Records at 919-733-3000. Birth, death, and marriage certificates cost $24 for the first copy. The NC State Archives at 919-814-6840 holds older records that may not be available locally. Whiteville residents doing genealogy work will find the archives helpful.
Public Safety Numbers for Whiteville
Whiteville has a city police department. Columbus County runs a sheriff's office for areas outside city limits. Call 911 for emergencies.
The NC Department of Public Safety supports law enforcement in Whiteville. The main DPS line is 919-710-8885. The NC Highway Patrol is at 919-733-7952. The NC Department of Justice handles consumer fraud complaints at 919-716-6000. Whiteville residents can also reach the NC SBI at 919-662-4500 for serious criminal matters. Victim compensation is available at 800-826-6200.
The NC Emergency Management office at 919-825-2500 coordinates disaster response. Whiteville and Columbus County are in a region that can be affected by hurricanes. This number is important during storm season.
Note: The NC Department of Justice consumer protection line also offers service in Spanish at 919-716-0058.
Columbus County Directory
Whiteville is the county seat of Columbus County. All county government offices are in Whiteville. For a full list of Columbus County phone numbers and contacts, visit the Columbus County phone directory page.