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Lesbian couple arrested in North Carolina after marriage license refused

Lesbian couple arrested in North Carolina after marriage license refused

Friday, October 14, 2011
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A lesbian couple twice refused a marriage license by the Buncombe County Register of Deeds refused to leave the government office today and initiated a sit-in. The two were arrested.
Religious coalition pressing Asheville for additional LGBT rights, protections

Religious coalition pressing Asheville for additional LGBT rights, protections

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- A religious coalition known as the "People of Faith for Just Relationships" are pressing the city to do more for LGBT equality. The group of 25 local religious leaders led by the Reverend Joe Hoffman, has released a resolution calling for four specific protections.
Asheville city council expected to take up gay rights issues

Asheville city council expected to take up gay rights issues

Sunday, November 8, 2009
ASHEVILLE, NC -- With the election of three new City Council members, Asheville will consider extending benefits to same-sex partners of city employees. On Friday, Councilman-elect Gordon Smith said he [...]
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