For over a century, Yum Yum near UNCG has offered hot dogs, ice cream, and a return to a simpler time. Plus, we’ve got your plans covered for the weekend.
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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Yum Yum is Forever
For over a century, this staple near UNCG has offered hot dogs, ice cream, and a return to a simpler time.
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The Thread: A Last Gift From Her Father
Laura Carney’s father died when she was just 25, killed in a tragic car accident. In finishing his incomplete “bucket list” she reconnected with him, and with herself.
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A Last Gift From Her Father
Writer Laura Carney lost her father in when she was just 25. In completing his unfinished “bucket list,” she reconnected with him—and herself.
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The Thread: Come On Out
As we head into October, mark your calendars for a number of candidate forums, panel discussions and other live events. We’ll see you there.
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The Thread: A Labor of Love
Writer Sayaka Matsuoka revisits the site of the restaurant her family owned for decades in Greensboro.
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The Thread: Toeing the Line
Carla Franklin is running for an at-large seat on the Greensboro City Council. The former Democrat says she’s using her new status as an independent to ‘build bridges.’
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The Thread: Face Off in District 3
Zack Matheny is running for what he says could be his last term as the District 3 representative on City Council. April Parker would like to replace him now.
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A Final Run For Zack Matheny
Facing criticism and an ongoing SBI investigation, Matheny said he is still concentrating on the issues he cares about most—and looking toward what could be his last term.
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April Parker Says District 3 Needs a New Voice
The librarian and community organizer says she can represent the district and the city more holistically.
