A good crowd for Whiteville’s Christmas Parade Sunday afternoon? ... Parade grand marshals Charlie and Roseanne Langston enjoying the event as they led the parade? ... Greg and Cheryl’s little “Hunter” killing his first deer and his excited little brother Chase when he saw it?… Bogue Community Citizens Association surprising Sheriff Chris Batten with a plaque of appreciation at the Senior Citizens pre-Thanksgiving dinner? … Scores of friends and supporters at the opening of the Bannerman family art exhibit? ... Scout District Executive John Harnimon demonstrating is auctioneer talents? ... The beautiful autumn colors holding on through the weekend? ... People back in short sleeves Sunday? ... The large number of dogs with their masters along the parade route in Whiteville, Sunday? ... The excitement on the faces of South Columbus High School’s fans Friday night as their Stallions advance to round three of the state 2-A football playoffs? ... Whiteville First Baptist Church’s youth cooking and delivering Boston Butts Saturday? It’s their primary fund-raiser each year. ...