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Focus on Greenville-Spartanburg: a guide to all things LGBTQ+

In 2024, Governor Henry McMaster signed into law House Bill 4624, which blocks gender-affirming care for anyone under 18 that resides in the state. While the law impacts the entire LGBTQ+ community, many individuals have found Greenville and Spartanburg […]

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2024 Voter Guide

Voting is key to securing our freedoms. For two years, Qnotes has been reporting on our elections in a project called QnotesDemocracy: Our Rights at Risk. […]

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PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY

Our People: Micki Strickland

Micki Strickland (left, with her then toddler daughter Dani and as her stage persona Stephen Matthews) is a renaissance woman. She’s mostly known for her work as a drag king and performance artist. She’s also been recognized and respected for her career as a bar and club owner, manager, and […]

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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...