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Media Mention: North Carolina’s New Cash Crop?

March 18, 2019

Growing hemp could be North Carolina’s latest agriculture craze.   Demand for hemp and hemp-derived products, such as CBD, is fueling a boom. While hemp is…
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Pray for a Good Harvest, but Keep at Your Plow – And Know Enough Employment Law to Stay Out of the Ditch

March 15, 2019

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
Employers in agribusiness face the same risks as those in any other business, but perhaps more than most if faced with frequent employee-turnover and…
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Vidant Health’s CEO to Speak at March Power Luncheon

March 12, 2019

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon will feature value insights from Vidant Health’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Waldrum. Dr. Waldrum was named…
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What’s on Friday? A Scholarship Auction and Traditional Irish Dinner

March 11, 2019

Ward and Smith is committed to supporting our communities, and we feel empowered to help and sponsor events that are making a difference. So…
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Are the Bankruptcy Courts Available for the Cannabis Industry?

March 8, 2019

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Since 2012, ten states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use.  Another 23 states have legalized some form of…
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Zac Lamb to Speak at Buncombe County Bar Luncheon

March 7, 2019

It’s tax season! And unraveling and understanding the complex nature of tax law can be challenging, even for the most experienced attorney. That’s why the Buncombe County…
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Kane Realty CEO to Speak at C-Suite Perspectives

March 5, 2019

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s C-Suite Perspectives Series returns this month with an opportunity to gain insight from Kane Realty founder and CEO,…