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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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Media Mention: Chris Edwards Weighs in on High-Stakes Appeal Before the Fourth Circuit on Bloomberg Law

September 16, 2026

The Justice Department is seeking to revive dismissed charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The case…
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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…