Strong communities need strong local news. For nearly four decades, Qnotes has been a trusted source for journalism that informs, inspires and connects the LGBTQ+ community across the Carolinas. From breaking news and in-depth features to coverage of arts, culture, and politics, Qnotes has served as both a mirror and a megaphone for the voices of the region.
This week, the publication officially launches the Qnotes Press Club, a new membership program designed to keep that work strong and sustainable. The Press Club invites readers to become members and directly support the reporting that make Qnotes a vital part of LGBTQ+ life in the South.
By joining the Qnotes Press Club, readers help power local journalism that holds leaders accountable and shines a light on the stories that matter most. Memberships start at five dollars per month and directly fund newsroom operations, community coverage, and the publication’s ongoing Democracy Project, which focuses on elections, civic engagement, and policy. Each tier reflects the impact of reader support on the newsroom’s ability to produce trusted, independent journalism that centers LGBTQ+ voices, with annual options available for those who prefer to give once a year.
The Press Club campaign carries a clear call to action: Join the Club. Power the Press. Help Us Tell Our Stories. The goal is to welcome 200 new members by December 31 and 1,000 by June 2026. Each contribution helps ensure that LGBTQ+ stories from across the Carolinas continue to be told with accuracy, care, and depth.
So far this year, Qnotes has published more than 300 stories, covered 82 LGBTQ+ events, and produced 19 Democracy Project features focused on elections and policy. Behind each of those numbers is a story made possible by community support. Membership contributions directly fund the newsroom’s journalism and help document the challenges and triumphs of LGBTQ+ life in the region.
The Press Club underscores a simple truth: every story, every event, and every voice Qnotes uplifts exists because of readers who believe that trusted, independent LGBTQ+ journalism matters. Joining the Press Club ensures that the publication can continue reporting on the issues that shape daily life for LGBTQ+ people across the Carolinas, from education and healthcare access to housing, culture, and civic engagement.
Each membership helps power the press, protect LGBTQ+ news, and keep the voices of the Carolinas visible and strong. For additional details, readers can learn more or join the Qnotes Press Club at qnotescarolinas.com/pressclub.