Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist

Spiker opener

Whiteville High’s Tiffany Lovette makes a play at the net in Monday’s season volleyball opener with East Bladen at the WHS gym. Whiteville swept the Lady Eagles by scores of 25-19, 25-18 and 25-20. Coach Donnie Hannah’s Lady Wolfpack played host to West Columbus Wednesday and will entertain West Brunswick today. See story on 2B of our printed edition.