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Will Oden to Speak at Freedom Lawns Owners Meeting

Wilmington attorney Will Oden will address the ever-changing landscape of labor and employment laws during this year's Freedom Lawns Owners Meeting. The event will take place on Friday, December 14 in Wilmington.  Th…

How To Avoid Becoming A #MeToo Statistic In 2019

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III

A new lawsuit for sexual harassment is filed almost on a daily basis somewhere in the United States.  Most of these lawsuits could have been avoided with (1) proper groundwork on the front end, (2) an impartial inves…

Get Ready for Jingle Bell Trot

'Tis the season to be jolly for a reason. Join us on Thursday, December 6 for Bangert Elementary School's annual Jingle Bell Trot 5K and Fun Run, sponsored by Ward and Smith. Bring your family and friends to run or walk t…

Professional Defense for Professional Licenses

Written By Marla S. Bowman

Sometimes it's best to let professionals do what they do best. I don't call a real estate agent when I need a flu shot, and I don't go to my chiropractor to fix a leaking sink. Yet when professionals, such as real estate …

Ward and Smith and Twin Rivers YMCA Present RCS Gifts to Help Storm Victims

Ward and Smith and the Twin Rivers YMCA presented a $1580 donation to Religious Community Services of New Bern to help victims of Hurricane Florence. The proceeds were the result of a special gift card donation drive spon…

Ward and Smith Defends Professional and Occupational Licenses

Ward and Smith, P.A. announced today the formation of its Professional Licensing Practice Group. It will focus on servicing the legal needs of individuals with professional or occupational licenses that face license board…