Lawmakers successfully enacted two substantial Helene relief packages for Western North Carolina, the first in March and the second in June. However, the session’s defining theme was the growing divide between House and...more
At Ward and Smith, we are closely monitoring these developments to help our clients with the potential impacts on their businesses. Below is an overview of what stakeholders in the hemp industry need to know about this...more
Across the country on Tuesday, November 5, Americans cast their ballots in one of the most closely contested elections in recent history. In the Old North State, voters came out in droves beginning with the early voting...more
The House and Senate passed the legislation unanimously, and it will become effective when Governor Cooper signs it into law. On October 23rd, Governor Cooper released a Preliminary Damage and Needs Assessment, which included...more