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.
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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The Thread: Drinking With Intention
A candidate forum, a great place for mocktails and The Weekender. Happy Friday!
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The Thread: Little Foot Matcha’s Big Steps
Today, a look at a new business bringing the world’s best Matcha to Greensboro and an Elon Poll on public safety concerns.
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The Thread: Happy Columbo Day!
Today we bring you our sit-down with Ed Kitchen, former Greensboro City Manager and new president of the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation.
Also, updates on the case of Rep. Cecil Brockman.
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Kitchen Named Bryan Foundation President
Ed Kitchen is “taking the baton” from the late Jim Melvin as the new president of the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation.
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The Thread: Brockman Faces Sex Charges, Calls to Resign
N.C. Rep. Cecil Brockman (D-Guilford) is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation after being charged with multiple sex crimes.
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Brockman Faces Sex Charges, Calls to Resign
N.C. Rep. Cecil Brockman (D-Guilford) is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation after being charged with multiple sex crimes.
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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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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.
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Nicky Smith’s 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.
