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Matthew Jones Selected for Encounter Wilmington Spring 2026 Cohort

April 16, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that business attorney Matthew Jones has been selected to participate in the Spring 2026 cohort of Wilmington…
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The Insurance Implications of AI in Your Business: Is Your Current Coverage Keeping Up?

April 15, 2026

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for business owners. It is a present reality. Businesses across every industry in North Carolina and…
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Ward and Smith to Serve as Presenting Sponsor of 16th Annual Community Fabric Awards

April 15, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the 16th Annual Community Fabric Awards, hosted by Craven Community College. The…
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Media Mention: Peter Ledford Offers Perspective on NC Data Center Tax Exemption in WUNC News

April 14, 2026

Energy and utilities attorney Peter Ledford was recently featured in a WUNC News article that examines growing bipartisan scrutiny of North Carolina’s data center…
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Madeline Williams to Speak at CAI-Wilmington Spring Education + Networking Event

April 14, 2026

Community associations attorney Madeline Williams will present at the upcoming Wilmington Spring Education + Networking Event hosted by the Community Associations Institute North Carolina…
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Growth, Pressure, and Planning: Why North Carolina Farmers Need Legal Counsel Now More Than Ever

April 14, 2026

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III
Most farmers did not get into farming because they dreamed of sitting across a table from an attorney. They got into farming because they…
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From Vision to Reality: Sports Complex Initiative Takes Center Stage at April Greenville-Pitt Power Luncheon

April 13, 2026

A major community initiative is coming into focus this April, and local leaders will have a front-row seat to the conversation. Andrew Schmidt, President…