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News Notes
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Cooper, who is expected to run for governor
in 2016, told The Associated Press on Oct. 15
that he supports equality for same-sex couples.
His personal views, he said, would not prevent
him from defending the state in a current
lawsuit challenging the state's anti-LGBT con
stitutional amendment and an adoption ban for
same-sex couples.
Cooper's office has said they will not be able
to recognize the marriage license applications.
"The State Constitution says that these
marriage licenses cannot be issued, and this
is the law unless the Constitution is changed
or the court says otherwise," Noeiie Talley, a
Cooper spokeswoman, said in a statement, ac
cording to The Citizen-limes. "This very issue
is the subject of pending litigation against the
State of North Carolina."
Equality advocates in North Carolina have
praised Cooper's supportive personal remarks.
The North Carolina Family Policy Council the
previous week criticized Cooper's upcoming ap
pearance at the Equality North Carolina dinner
where he is scheduled to speak on Nov. 9.
full story: goqnotes.com/25476/.
— M.C.
Race raises resources
ASHEVILLE — The Western North Carolina
AIDS Project (WNCAP) will hold its 2013
Positive Prevention 5K and 12K races on Nov.
3, with proceeds going to expand HIV/AIDS
prevention programs throughout 18 counties in
Western North Carolina.
The 12K will begin at 7:15 a.m., beginning
at Antler Hill Village at the Biltmore Estate, One
Lodge St, and traverse through a picturesque
route which takes participants past such
places as the Biltmore House and the French
Broad River. The first half of the race's course
ascends one hill, while the second half de
scends, leveling off to flat terrain.
The 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. from Antler
Hill Village and will parallel the French Broad
River using a flat course.
The races will utilize chip timing.
Participants will receive a finishers medal,
long-sleeved T-shirt and food from Earthfare.
Age group awards will be given to the top three
finishers in the following age groups: male and
female, in addition to the first male and female
finishers overall.
Spectators must purchase a ticket to
enter the estate. Cost is $20 per person.
Upgrades are $25 which includes a tour of the
Biltmore House.
There is a cap on the number of runners
each race may start, with 250 for the 5K and 550
for the 12K. Space is available on a registration
time and date basis up until packet pickup on
Nov. 2 at Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old
Charlotte Hwy., from 3-6 p.m.
For the safety of racers, no stroller, bikes or
dogs are allowed on the course,
info/registration: wncap.org.
— LM.
It's a spook-tacular benefit
ASHEVILLE — Just Us For All (JUFA) will
hold its Halloween night "Night of the Living
Queers" on Oct. 31,10 p.m., at BoBo Pho, 22 N.
Lexington Ave.
Enjoy local beers, dancing and great music
by DJ Cable. A costume contest and drag show
will provide attendees with lots of entertainment.
The event is LGBTQ + Ally Safe Space
focused. JUFA provides education on LGBTQ
issues, workshops and community events. It
even helps to raise funds for gender confirma
tion surgeries, as well as other local initiatives.
A $5 contribution at the door is suggested,
info: facebook.com/JUFA.AVL.
— LM.
South Carolina
Mayor blasted for online slurs
WEST UNION — Mayor Linda Oliver is
under fire for sharing her disdain for same-sex
marriage. She made comments of Facebook
where she used the word "queers" as well.
The post said: "What's it gonna take to get
these queers to realize they don't need a piece
of paper. God will not bless their union because
he plainly speaks against queers in the Bible.
Want to cover your queer with insurance?
Buy a policy. Want your queer to get your stuff
when you die? Make a will."
The posting has subsequently been removed.
USA Today reported that this statement
allegedly came after Drew Reisinger, register
of deeds for Buncombe County in Asheville,
N.C., allowed same-sex couples to apply
for a marriage license. The posting even
spirited a Recall WestUnion S.C. Mayor Linda
Dliver page. FOX Carolina in Greenville, S.C.,
reported the news and carries an interview
with the mayor.
info: facebook.com. foxcarolina.com.
— LM.
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