A vacant plot of land in the center of downtown Greensboro holds decades of history and untold potential.
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: Finding Common Sound with the NC Folk Festival
A preview of the N.C. Folk Festival, returning to Greensboro in September. Plus, a rundown of what’s ahead in local government meetings this week.
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The Thread: Welcome Aboard
The Thread brings you a look ahead at local government this week. Plus, hundreds gathered at Greensboro’s Center City Park for the NC Muslim Festival.
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The Thread: The Cost of Running for City Council
On Tuesday, the Greensboro City Council voted 8-1 to substantially increase filing fees for council candidates. Plus, The Thread has what’s happening in Greensboro this weekend.
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The Thread: City Settles for $1.75 in Police Killing of Unarmed Man
The City of Greensboro has reached a $1.75 million settlement with the family of Joseph Lopez, an unarmed 29-year-old man fatally shot by a Greensboro police officer nearly four years ago.
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A Push To Protect Immigrants
Immigration advocacy group, Siembra NC, launches an effort to education local businesses about worker’s rights. Plus, a preview of this week’s government meetings.
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The Thread: The Weekender
The Thread has all your plans covered with this edition of The Weekender and a closer look at a special event celebrating Comic Book Day.
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The Thread: New Leadership at the Interactive Resource Center
After nearly six months as interim leader of the Interactive Resource Center, the organization announced Bennita Curtain as executive director on Tuesday.
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The Thread: Mark and Yolanda Robinson back in the news
Greensboro’s own Mark and Yolanda Robinson are back in the news. An administrative law judge found Balanced Nutrition, the nonprofit operated by the wife of the former lieutenant governor, must repay the state $101,000.00.
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The Thread: The Rule of Law in “Times Like These”
At a joint UNCG/Elon Law symposium, a group of experts discussed how we got here and what comes next. Plus, a look at Greensboro’s housing shortage.
