For our latest edition of Qweekly, we’ve got updates on Western North Carolina and how our community is fighting to help with the recovery of Hurricane Helene. In Qnotes Democracy we explore the battle for House District 103 and the importance of voting for the appropriate candidate. We also examine LGBTQ+ news in the Triad region and Jennifer Ruppe’s decision to leave the Guilford Green Foundation.
From South Carolina comes news of Daqua Ritter, convicted for the killing of Pebbles LaDime Doe, and Ritter’s subsequent lifetime sentence.
For some uplifting news, check out our list of upcoming holiday entertainment, our profile on Charlotte Pride Band President Christopher Belarde and learn about a successful and openly gay college basketball coach in the small town of Allendale, South Carolina.
Help after Hurricane Helene impacts many in the LGBTQ+ community
Asheville residents, like Ixeah Caddick (seen above), and volunteers from around the country are working together to rebuild in the western NC region. It’s been more than a few weeks since Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina. In the most unexpected of circumstances […]
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Qnotes Democracy: Laura Budd vs. Joshua Niday
By Taylor Heeden Larkins
Democratic Incumbent Budd (left), is running against Republican Niday, a three-time unsuccessful candidate for the N.C. General Assembly. Residents in the southern tip of Mecklenburg County are deciding on this important race, which could determine whether Republicans will continue to have a supermajority in the General Assembly […]
Jennifer Ruppe departs Guilford Green Foundation
From GGF to NCCJ: Jennifer Ruppe continues to be committed to her community.[…]
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News in the Carolinas
Man gets life sentence for killing SC Trans woman
Pebbles LaDime Doe (left) was brutally killed by Daqua Lameek Ritter. He was found guilty and is now permanently behind bars. On October 17, he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Doe. The 26-year-old South Carolina Ritter was finally […]
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The best of holiday entertainment for the annual season
The Charlotte Pride Band performs December 14-15. As we grow closer to the holidays […]
Our People: Christopher Belarde
A native of New Mexico, Christopher Belarde has called North Carolina home since 2019. […]
Matt Lynch pushes USC basketball team ahead
Matt Lynch is the only openly gay coach in men’s college basketball. Just as […]
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