Salisbury Pride to ‘Exist, Resist, Persist’ at September festival
Salisbury Pride returns to downtown Salisbury September 12 with a message organizers say is both a call to action and a promise to the LGBTQ+ community: “Exist, Resist, Persist.” The annual festival will take over Bell Tower Green from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a day of entertainment, community and Pride. This year’s theme…
Our People: Qnotes’ podcast cohost Vanna Vanity is Nic Booher
Charlotte resident Nic Booher is a multi-talented creative individual whose fabulous alter ego, Vanna Vanity, brings personality, energy and plenty of smiles to stages and dance floors alike. Whether co-hosting Qnotes’ monthly podcast “The Q by QnotesCarolinas,” commanding the room from a DJ booth or captivating an audience with drag performance, Booher has carved out…
New poll: Most in NC don’t see themselves as primarily political
More extreme ideological groups like MAGA and Democratic Socialists have dominated the national headlines in recent months. But a new poll by Elon University shows most North Carolinians prefer to describe themselves in less political terms. The poll, released late last month, asked 800 North Carolina adults how they described themselves across 30 different political,…
Mecklenburg Public Health responds to West Nile Virus cases, anticipates more
Three recent cases of West Nile Virus reported in Mecklenburg County may not be the end. Cases usually peak in September, according to Mecklenburg County Public Health. West Nile is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the contiguous United States, and can cause a variety of symptoms. There is no vaccine or medication specific…
Charlotte-area drag brunch canceled
A sold-out drag brunch fundraiser planned for Eleven Lakes Brewing in Cornelius was canceled after a social media campaign opposing the event brought a wave of harassment to the brewery, organizers and others involved said. Drag Brunch for a Cause was scheduled for Aug. 30 and was billed as a family-friendly fundraiser benefiting Carolina Migrant…
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