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Chrystal Bradshaw Named a 2025 Susan L. French Fellow

July 30, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Chrystal Bradshaw, the firm’s Administrative Services Manager, has been selected as a 2025 Susan L. French…
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Blueprint for Growth: Construction Diversification Strategies for North Carolina Businesses

July 29, 2025

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Written By Alexandra E. Ferri
To help construction industry professionals expand their service offerings and gain a competitive advantage, Ward and Smith invited Stahler McKinney of FMI Consulting to…
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Aulie Strickland Completes ULI Triangle’s Development 360 Program

July 28, 2025

Real estate attorney Aulie Strickland has successfully completed the ULI Triangle Young Leaders Group’s 2025 Development 360 program, a six-month professional development initiative designed…
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Hurricane Preparedness: Essential Legal Topics for North Carolina Business Owners

July 25, 2025

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Hurricane season presents significant legal and operational challenges for North Carolina businesses. Whether it’s a hurricane hammering your business, floodwaters threatening your property, hail…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors the 12th Annual Julian T. Pierce Memorial Art Dinner

July 24, 2025

An evening of art, remembrance, and community impact is returning to UNC Pembroke this summer. The 12th Annual Julian T. Pierce Memorial Art Dinner…
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Alex Dale Appointed to Board of Trustees for the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

July 23, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Alex Dale has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM).…
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Design-Build Requirements in North Carolina

July 22, 2025

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Two Ward and Smith attorneys discussed essential design-build requirements in North Carolina, as well as some of the key advantages and disadvantages of this…