Pedestrian killed in Charlotte identified as Lance Sotelo
A pedestrian killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle at an east Charlotte intersection has been identified as Lance Sotelo, 25, according to information confirmed by Qnotes. The crash occurred near the intersection of East 36th Street and The Plaza. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported the fatal crash involving a pedestrian shortly after…
Republican Strategist defends Fox News anchor over Nancy Mace attacks
Adding to the storm of controversy surrounding South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace, a Republican strategist spoke up in late December about his interactions with her. Wesley Donehue, who is the CEO of a South Carolina political consulting agency, lashed out at Mace months after he said he fired her as a client, dubbing the far-right…
A look back at the year that was 2024
The year 2024 was eventful, to say the least. Here’s our sample of some of the outstanding headlines. For more details, visit our website to read full stories. Covid Hospitalization in Charlotte at a Three-Year HighDuring the week of Dec. 30, 2023, there was an average of 124 daily COVID-19 hospitalizations in Mecklenburg County, next…
John Quillin is named QNotes’ 2024 Person Of The Year
To top off every year before going into the next, QNotes takes a thorough examination of the people in the Charlotte LGBTQ+ community. When going through a selection of names, our staff deliberates over who has made the most impact in the Queen City in the last 12 months, whether that be through allyship, contributions,…
Trans and Foster Advocate jailed after being accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace
On December 10, James McIntrye, a 33-year-old Illinois man and president of the Foster Care Alumni of America association in his state, was charged with assaulting South Carolina U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, a vocal member of Congress who has recently positioned herself as a prominent figure in the right’s anti-transgender movement. Of the incident, Mace…
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