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Denim & Diamonds: Where Fashion Meets Philanthropy

Get ready for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain's much-anticipated annual event, Denim & Diamonds. Set for Friday, November 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the event will be hosted at the Crystal …

Gobble Your Way to the Turkey Trot for Tots!

It’s time to lace up those running shoes, don your favorite turkey-themed gear, and get ready to strut your stuff for a fantastic cause! Join us on Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day, for Beau's Buddies Turkey …

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree: Navigating the Holidays as a Blended Family

Written By Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn

When visions of the holidays danced in your head, I doubt that dream bubble floating above your head included a scene where you were sipping cider by the fire with the former spouse of your current spouse or a scene where …

Your Neighbor's Water Caused Damage to Your Property: Who Bears Legal Responsibility?

Written By William S. Durr, Allen N. Trask, III, and Amy H. Wooten

Over the last several years, the frequency and intensity of rain and other natural disaster events have increasingly impacted both business and individual property owners across North Carolina in a variety of ways. One su…

Building Bridges: Supporting the New Hanover County Community Justice Center

Ward and Smith is excited to champion a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to delivering justice to those in need in New Hanover County. We warmly invite you to join us on November 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Hanover Co…

Fiery Debates: Current Challenges in the Modern Workplace

Written By Will Oden and Hayley R. Wells

Five Ward and Smith attorneys provided guidance on a number of legal issues with implications for the workplace, including politics, budgets and elections, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), changes to the minimum sala…