It paid off. On Wednesday, as she does most weekends, Mel traded her black leather shoes for sequined heels to perform as a drag queen. Kiara Mel prepares to host and perform at a drag show ...

Legislation sponsored by two Forsyth County House Republicans that addresses the legality of publicly performing in drag resurfaced Wednesday when it was amended into an N.C. Senate bill.

"You know, for me, I love it. I mean, I love the fact that when we're at the drag races, we have our hospitality trailer and tent there, and entertaining our guests and our sponsors, and knowing ...