On Monday, September 2, 2024, around 8:15 AM, Whitwell Police were dispatched to the 14000 block of Hwy 28 for a reckless driving complaint. Dispatch advised that numerous vehicles were doing “tailspins and burnouts” around families, including children, waiting for the Labor Day parade to start. Police arrived on the scene. After stepping out of …
After an absence of several years, officials with the City of Whitwell have formally-announced plans for a Labor Day Parade this year. The annual parade, a local favorite that dates back several decades, was missed in 2020 and 2021 due to concerns related to COVID-19. The parade was planned again for 2022, however it was …
