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Matthew Jones Selected for Leadership Wilmington Class of 2027

July 15, 2026

Attorney Matthew Jones has been selected to participate in the Leadership Wilmington Class of 2027, a program of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Now…
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Wilmington Attorney Will Oden elected as a Fellow with the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

July 14, 2026

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that Will Oden has been elected as a Fellow with the College of Labor and Employment…
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Before the Next Storm: The Coverage Gaps Carolina Businesses and Community Associations Often Overlook

July 14, 2026

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten
Across the Carolinas, the conversation about property insurance has centered on cost, and for understandable reasons. Premiums have climbed sharply, insurers have asked for…
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Hayley Wells Joins Homeward Bound Board of Directors

July 13, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Hayley Wells has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Homeward Bound in Asheville, NC. She joins a distinguished…
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Ward and Smith Lobbying Team Secures Funding to Expand Air Service at Pitt-Greenville Airport

July 13, 2026

Eastern North Carolina is on the verge of securing expanded air service, and the Ward and Smith state government relations team is very proud…
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Common Ground: What the 2026 NC Farm Act Means for North Carolina Agriculture

July 10, 2026

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Written By Marley H. Peterson and Allen N. Trask, III
Ed. Note: This article was corrected on 7/13/26 to correct the recitation of the provision regarding the NC Real Estate Commission’s standard disclosure statement.…
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Media Mention: Chris Edwards Featured in NCAJ’s Trial Briefs Magazine

July 9, 2026

Appellate attorney Chris Edwards authored an article in a recent issue of Trial Briefs, the official publication of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.…

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