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Water Rates Are Becoming the Next Utility Affordability Flashpoint

September 16, 2026

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Written By Peter H. Ledford
For decades, electricity has dominated America’s utility-bill politics. Power prices rise, regulators hold hearings, utilities defend grid investments, and attorneys general and governors hear…
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Ward and Smith Attorney Mary Catherine Baker Appointed to Wake Forest School of Law Rose Council

September 16, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Mary Catherine Baker has been appointed to the Wake Forest University School of Law Rose Council for a three-year term.…
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Three (Additional) Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Their Lawyer

September 15, 2026

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III
Knowing what to ask a lawyer for has become almost as important as knowing what to ask a lawyer about. There was a time,…
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Michael Parrish Serves in Leadership Roles with the Craven County Bar Association

September 14, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Michael Parrish serves as Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Craven County Bar Association this year. He previously served…
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A Closer Look at Local Jobs at the Greater Greenville Chamber Power Luncheon

September 14, 2026

As employers compete for talent and the region continues to grow, understanding the local workforce matters more than ever. Join the Greater Greenville Chamber…
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Jenna Butler Appointed Special Superior Court Judge for North Carolina’s Second Judicial Division

September 11, 2026

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that litigator Jenna Fruechtenicht Butler has been appointed by the North Carolina General Assembly as a…
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The Warning Signs Your Trade Secrets Are Walking Out the Door

September 11, 2026

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This article is the second installment in our four-part Trade Secrets at Risk: A Business Owner’s Guide series. Read Part One, and check back…