Carolina’s Region
Bringing Your Builder to the Table Early Makes a Difference Building or expanding a detention facility is one of the most complex capital projects a county can undertake. These facilities operate around the clock and must balance security, officer safety, inmate movement, medical services, technology, durability, maintainability, staffing efficiency, and public accountability. With that in [...]
On September 26, more than 700 Wharton-Smith employees came together in person and online for the 27th Annual State of the Business. The event celebrated the company’s progress, people, and shared commitment to Operational Excellence — this year’s theme. See photos and video. The day featured presentations from leadership highlighting record achievements, continued growth, and [...]
On July 17, Wharton-Smith joined the City of Statesville, elected officials, city staff, and community members to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new Municipal Operations Center. See photos. The event marked the completion of Phases I and II of the multi-phase Municipal Operations Center project, which will ultimately consolidate several public service departments into a [...]
On June 5-6, over 60 Wharton-Smith interns across all 11 regional offices gathered at the Sanford headquarters for a two-day fun and educational experience. See photos. The event kicked off in style with an after-work social at Decision Tactical, a local indoor theme park offering shooting range simulators, competition courses, and more. Our interns had the [...]
On May 23, Wharton-Smith joined City of Asheville leaders to break ground on an expansion of the Mills River Water Treatment Plant. See photos. Project details include a million-gallon clear well to increase treated water storage, an eight-million-gallon reservoir for raw water, a new intake, raw and finished pumps and equipment, a backwash lagoon for future [...]
On May 10, team members from the Carolinas participated in the North Carolina Water for People 5k. See photos. Water For People is a non-profit organization that works in Latin America, East Africa, and India to ensure that every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. This event provides a great opportunity [...]
On May 3rd, Wharton-Smith team members from across the Carolinas gathered at Carowinds for a fun-filled Employee Appreciation Day! See photos. This year, 130 Wharton-Smith employees, family members, and guests attended and celebrated together. “It was great to see so much participation this year, especially from our field teams,” said Director of Operations Sean Stanford. “We [...]
On March 20, Wharton-Smith's Carolinas team joined Rowan County officials and community members to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Rowan Community Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. See photos. This ambitious 90,000-square-foot adaptive reuse project transformed the former Salisbury Mall into a vibrant hub featuring a 1,000-seat conference center and modern county offices. [...]
On January 31, the Wharton-Smith Carolinas Office sponsored the West Blvd Ministry’s BBQ for Blue event to support the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. “We’re all thankful for the opportunity to come alongside West Blvd Ministries and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in support of their efforts to serve our community and neighbors in West Charlotte,” said Area [...]
'Tis the Season for Giving! As the holiday season wraps up, we’re reflecting on the incredible generosity of our Wharton-Smith family and industry partners. Across our regions, the spirit of giving was alive and well, bringing joy and support to our communities. Here’s a recap of the wonderful efforts: Bay Laurel, Marion County, and The [...]
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