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ANOTHER CALL TO ACTION: NC and ILM musicians gather for Hate-Free by the Sea benefit concert

Last time encore spoke with Raleigh-based musician and cofounder of NC Music Love Army cooperative Jon Lindsay, North Carolina was making national news for House Bill 2. The singer-songwriter helped organize an NC tour with social-justice advocate Mike Allen in July. They stopped in at Brooklyn Arts Center, along with more than two dozen local and regional artists for a Stand Against HB2 concert. “There’s … Continue reading ANOTHER CALL TO ACTION: NC and ILM musicians gather for Hate-Free by the Sea benefit concert

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MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Dr. Derrick Hickey

In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates running to represent NHC’s Board of Commission were all sent the same questions. This week meet Dr. Derrick Hickey. Continue reading MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Dr. Derrick Hickey

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MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Woody White

There are several issues to consider throughout the election year in NC, especially in New Hanover County: House Bill 2 and LGBT rights, economic growth, community relations, and the list goes on. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates running to represent NHC’s Board of Commission were all sent … Continue reading MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Woody White

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MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Patricia Kusek

There are several issues to consider throughout the election year in NC, especially in New Hanover County: House Bill 2 and LGBT rights, economic growth, community relations, and the list goes on. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates for NHC’s Board of Commission were all sent the same … Continue reading MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Patricia Kusek

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ILM STANDS AGAINST HB2

Published in encore magazine, April 26, 2016 Photo by Anna Mann “Does anyone actually support HB2?” a woman asked her husband as we lined the walls of City Hall on Tues., April 19, as folks packed in like sardines in  a can. They carried signs reading “Repeal HB2,” “Flush HB2” and “First in Flight, Last in Leadership.” More than 200 people were there to “Pack … Continue reading ILM STANDS AGAINST HB2

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