Akir Khan is running for Greensboro mayor in his first political campaign. He believes he can build a broad coalition as part of a new generation of leadership.
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.
Posted inFood & Drink, Archived
A Game of (Hot) Chicken
Nashville Hot Chicken now belongs to the world. But with two new hot chicken joints opening across the street from each other in Greensboro, we’ve reached a peak.
Posted inNewsletters
The Thread: A Game of (Hot) Chicken
Confronting peak hot chicken and your guide to getting out there, The Weekender.
Posted inArchived
Mohamed Naser Released from ICE Detention
Mohamed Naser was released from the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia late Tuesday, where he has been held since Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained him in Greensboro last month.
Posted inNewsletters
The Thread: Mohamed Naser Released from ICE Detention
Mohamed Naser was released from the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia late Tuesday.
Posted inNewsletters
The Thread: James River Oysters at Machete
Greensboro’s restaurant, Machete, offers a unique and delicious approach to roasted oysters. For Joe Killian, it’s also a link to childhood.
Posted inArchived
At Greensboro’s Machete, a Dish to Remember
Greensboro’s restaurant, Machete, offers a unique and delicious approach to roasted oysters.
Posted inArchived
A New Face in Greensboro’s District 4 City Council Race
Libertarian Steve Ignac filed to run for Greensboro City Council at the deadline, turning a two-way race into a three-way primary in October.
Posted inNewsletters
The Thread: New Faces, New Races
As races for Greensboro City Council seats officially get underway, there are some brand new faces in the mix.
Posted inNewsletters
The Thread: Food for Thought
Chez Genèse offers a new take on the Southern tomato sandwich. Joe Killian investigates—and admits it’s kind of genius.