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News Briefs 08.24.18

Carolinas News Notes

by Lainey Millen on August 24, 2018

News briefs from across the Carolinas and beyond for 08.24.18

Carolinians honored for Pride Month

Trans woman, SC Pride leader and immigration activist profiled by Logo and USA Today

by Matt Comer on June 7, 2018

Three Carolinians — a longtime SC Pride leader, a Raleigh trans community leader and a North Carolina immigration activist — were recently honored for their work in the community by two major media groups.

A now-out gay Republican in South Carolina is accused of misleading voters

Two anti-gay opponents make incumbent's sexual orientation an election issue

by Matt Comer on June 6, 2018

An openly gay Republican in South Carolina’s state House is facing a challenging primary next week, facing accusations from challengers that he “misled” voters.

Carolinas overflow with Pride

Festival resource list spans two states, from mountains to sea

by Lainey Millen on June 1, 2018

It’s that time of the year when the LGBTQ community sets out to celebrate Pride Month. To keep the tradition going, here is a list of the celebrations taking place all over the Carolinas.

Pride month begins with parties and festivities across the Carolinas

by Matt Comer on May 31, 2018

LGBTQ Pride Month kicks into high gear on Friday, with parties, fundraisers and other festivities slated across the Carolinas.

FBI now assisting in murder of S.C. trans woman

Watch: Video of vigil for Sasha Wall

by Matt Comer on May 3, 2018

Law enforcement officials in South Carolina say they now have “a very strong suspect” in the Easter weekend murder of a transgender woman in rural Chesterfield County.