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Terri Sharp Reappointed to Havelock Chamber of Commerce Board

February 2, 2026

Terri Sharp has been reappointed to the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, beginning a new three-year term. Terri previously served two consecutive…

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Coaster Showdown: The Non-Compete Dilemma

January 30, 2026

Written By Justin T. Hill and Emily G. Massey and Devon D. Williams

Three Ward and Smith attorneys provided context on the twists and turns of noncompete agreements by sharing the example of a hypothetical amusement park,…

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Supreme Court Confirms That State Affidavit-of-Merit Laws Don’t Apply in Federal Court

January 30, 2026

Written By Mark S. Wigley and Jeremy M. Wilson and Chris S. Edwards

The Court’s decision in Berk v. Choy resolves a circuit split and adopts the approach the Fourth Circuit has had in place since 2021.…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors an Evening for Heart Health in New Bern

January 29, 2026

On Friday, February 13, the New Bern community will gather for a cause that reaches far beyond a single evening. The New Bern Heart…

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Lily Faulconer Named to ECU’s 2026 40 Under Forty Leadership Awards

January 29, 2026

Attorney Lily Faulconer has been named to East Carolina University’s 2026 40 Under Forty Leadership Awards, a distinction that recognizes alumni under the age of…

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Madeline Williams Named Vice Chair of CAI–NC Legislative Action Committee

January 28, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Madeline Williams has been named Vice Chair of the Legislative Action Committee for the Community Associations…

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Attorney Mike McIntyre Speaks at UNC Study Center on Finding Your Calling in Law

January 27, 2026

Government Relations attorney, Mike McIntyre will speak to students at the North Carolina Study Center in Chapel Hill on Thursday, January 29 as part…