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.
Joe Killian
Joe Killian is The Assembly's Greensboro editor. He joined us from NC Newsline, where he was senior investigative reporter. He spent a decade at The News & Record covering cops and courts, higher education, and government.
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N.C. Folk Festival Returns to ‘Find Common Sound’
The N.C. Folk Festival will return to downtown Greensboro in September with an eclectic roster.
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The Thread: Guilford College Fights for Survival—and Its Soul
Guilford College has a mysterious money problem, and Greensboro Bound Book Festival returns this weekend with a different look. Plus, the Thread has your weekend plans covered.
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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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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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Elon Poll: Americans Concerned About Constitutional Crisis
Three months into Trump’s second administration, Americans across the political spectrum say they’re concerned about a constitutional crisis.
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The Thread: The Weekender
Spring is in full swing, and there’s lots to do both indoors and out this weekend. The Thread previews what’s happening in Greensboro, from pet portraits to plant sales.
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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.