Ribbon Cut at New WHS Facility

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The new entry to the school served as a backdrop for Tuesday's ribbon cutting.

Officials from the city schools were joined by local dignitaries this morning for the official opening of the first phase of the new Whiteville High School.

The ongoing project is adding classrooms, a new weight room, and specialized labs to the venerable campus. The new entrance makes use of the original arched gateway on Lee Street.
Renovations and upgrades are continuing throughout the campus.

All photos by Jeff Reichert.

Mascot
The Wolfpack mascot was among the dignitaries touring the new section of the WHS campus today.
Weightroom
The new weight room at the WHS campus features updated workout equipment and more space.
Students, teachers, officials and parents attended the ribbon cutting for the long-awaited project Tuesday.
The new entry to the school served as a backdrop for Tuesday’s ribbon cutting.
Jess
Clerk of Superior Court Jess Hill tried out one of the new lifting sets in the weight room., much to the amusement of everyone on the tour.
One of the labs in the new building.
Some finishing touches need to be completed but the latest phase is largely complete.
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