Whiteville considering new definition of murals labeling them âartâ instead of âsignsâ Whiteville considering new definition of murals labeling them âartâ instead of âsignsâ By Michael Praats | December 15, 2020 at 6:11 AM EST - Updated December 15 at 12:13 PM WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Whiteville is in the process of considering a change to its code of ordinances that would change the definition of a mural labeling them âworks of artâ instead of âsigns.â Last week a public hearing was held by the cityâs Planning Board to discuss the changes, and according to The News Reporter, the board voted unanimously in support of the change.