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North Main Kava Bar shares the gospel of community in Lowell

Bambe and Sam Johnson pose in front of North Main Kava Bar in Gaston County, where there are few if any LGBTQ+ welcoming establishments. This venue seeks to show love to people looking for an affirming environment. […]

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Governor-elect Josh Stein developing his transition team

North Carolina Governor-elect Josh Stein is continuing to staff up his transition team, bringing on an array of government officials and business locals […]

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More Hotlines for Help

In the time that has passed since the disappointing election results came out on Wednesday morning, November 6, LGBTQ+ call centers have been operating non-stop. […]

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David Aaron Moore is a former editor of Qnotes, serving in the role from 2003 to 2007. He is currently the senior editor and a regularly contributing writer for Qnotes. Moore is a native of North Carolina...