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The Brews & Bites Festival Returns to New Bern

April 25, 2018

Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Brews & Bites on the River festival this Friday, April 27 in New Bern. We’re proud sponsors for the…

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Sporting Clays Shooting Competition Aims at a Cure for Cancer

April 24, 2018

T.A. Loving Company’s “Shoot for a Cure” is back for another year. We’re thrilled to sponsor the annual event, which is now in its…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors ACC Spring Reception

April 23, 2018

The ACC Spring Reception returns to the North Carolina Museum of Art. And no, this has nothing to with basketball. The Association for Corporate…

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What Could Go Wrong? The Importance of Business Succession Planning

April 20, 2018

Written By Merrill G. Jones, II and Zachary F. Lamb

Most business owners expect that their company will continue to operate after they stop working. However, successfully transitioning control of a business rarely occurs…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors Inaugural “Connect: Beyond the Page” Festival

April 20, 2018

A one-of-a-kind event is happening this weekend in Asheville. The Connect: Beyond Page Festival and Conference is a three-day affair featuring music, storytelling, film, and…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors Arendell Parrott Academy Auction Ball

April 19, 2018

Put on your best cowboy boots this weekend. The Arendell Parrott Academy is hosting its annual Patriot Ball Auction, sponsored in part by Ward…

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Media Mention: Brittany Dail Talks About Volunteering with her Dog to Help Others

April 18, 2018

Greenville paralegal Brittany Dail’s passion for helping others goes far beyond those with two legs. Dail spoke to Reflector.com about working with her Great Dane…