When Greensboro residents cast their votes for a new city council last week, it was more than another election: it was a true sea change.
Gale Melcher
Gale is a Report for America corps member and Greensboro-based reporter for The Assembly. She previously covered local government and community issues for Triad City Beat. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from N.C. State University.
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The Thread: Remembering Immanuel Lutheran College
Immanuel Lutheran College was born of segregation. It thrived for decades, graduating hundreds of ministers high school and college students. Why did it disappear?
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Postmark Greensboro: Immanuel Lutheran College Survives in Faith and Memory
Born during segregation, the institution that graduated hundreds of ministers, high school and college students thrived for decades. Why did it disappear?
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The Thread: Ready To Serve
Incumbent District 5 Representative Tammi Thurm is running for her third term on the Greensboro City Council. Plus, this week’s agenda.
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The Thread: The Future of Greensboro’s District 1
Incumbent Sharon Hightower and challenger Crystal Black are squaring off for the Greensboro City Council’s District 1 seat. We sat down with both candidates.
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The Thread: Drinking With Intention
A candidate forum, a great place for mocktails and The Weekender. Happy Friday!
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Drinking With Intention at Bitters Social House
With more people abstaining from alcohol these days, bars are upping their “mocktail” game. Bitters Social House has it covered.
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The Thread: City Council Races Set
The Greensboro City Council races are set for next month’s general election, plus important updates on the Eastern Music Festival and brown water problems.
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Greensboro Says City Water Is Safe. But Why Is It Brown?
Residents in parts of Greensboro have dealt with discolored water for the last year. The remedy is still beyond the horizon.
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The Thread: A Partisan Tightrope
As a Republican running in Greensboro’s District 4, Nicky Smith says he can put partisanship aside and represent those who aren’t being heard.
